[uh-lahyn-muh
nt] 
| 1. | an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. |
| 2. | the line or lines so formed. |
| 3. | the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of the car are out of alignment. |
| 4. | a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint. |
| 5. | a ground plan of a railroad or highway. |
| 6. | Archaeology. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs. |
| nonalinement | |
noun | |
| people (or countries) who are not aligned with other people (or countries) in a pact or treaty [syn: nonalignment] [ant: alignment] |