Axis
Axis noun - An association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection.
Usage example: an axis of previously nonaligned nations
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Synonyms for Axis
Faction and axis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Faction" instead a noun "Axis".
Nearby Word: axial
Faction
Faction noun - A group of people acting together within a larger group.
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After signing the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Germany can invite the USSR into its faction, disbanding both the Axis and Comintern and creating the 'Berlin-Moscow Axis' in their place.
Source: Video Game / Hearts of Iron -
It currently includes British Expeditionary Force and the German Empire as 'Allied' and 'Axis' factions respectively, and is working to add the French Army as another 'Allied' faction.
Source: Useful Notes / World War I -
Black and White Morality: The AEUG are probably the most heroic faction in all of UC Gundam while the Titans with a few exceptions like Jerid, Mouar, Sarah, and Reccoa are portrayed as group of Smug Snakes and Axis Zeon is shown to be only slightly less worse than the Titans.
Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
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