league

/liːɡ/ or /luːdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

an association of sports teams for competition, a group of people with a shared interest or activity, or a formal agreement between countries to restrict or stop something.

“The two teams joined the league and started competing against each other.”

2. noun

a unit of length equal to three land miles or 15,000 square feet.

“The old map measured the distance in leagues.”

3. verb

to join or form an alliance with another country or organization.

“The country decided to league with other nations to promote economic growth.”

4. verb

to unite or join together, especially in a common cause or activity.

“The people in the village decided to league together to build a new school.”

5. verb

to engage in or compete in a contest or competition.

“The company will league to provide the best product in the market.”

6. verb

to conspire or plot together, especially for a dishonest or malicious purpose.

“The two friends were accused of leaguing to cheat on the exam.”

Synonyms

  • alliance
  • confederation
  • federation

Antonyms

  • division
  • separation