Axis

/ˈæksɪs/
/ˈæksɪs/
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Definitions of Axis
  1. noun
    in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
    “the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II”
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    type of:
    alignment, alinement, alliance, coalition
    an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
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