League
/liːɡ/noun
A collection of people or groups that come together for a common purpose.
Did you know?Historically, leagues were often formed through blood oaths, creating powerful alliances bound by magic and fate.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
ligāre
“to bind or tie together”
Old French
Old French
liga
“a binding or tie, particularly of an alliance”
Middle English
Middle English
leuge
“a group bound together for mutual support or protection”
Modern English
English
league
“an association of individuals or groups for a common purpose, often for mutual protection or cooperation”