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allineato

aligned; in line

adjective ahl-lee-neh-AH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

Allineato is used both literally (objects in a straight line) and figuratively in political or strategic contexts: paesi allineati (aligned countries, especially Cold War usage). The negative non allineato (non-aligned) was a key term of Cold War diplomacy. It is the past participle of allineare used as an adjective.

Examples

"I paesi non allineati cercavano l'indipendenza."

Natural Translation

The non-aligned countries sought independence.

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