1. the act or process of arranging things in a line or bringing them into correct relative position
Usage: also spelled 'alignment' (more common in modern usage)
2. a line or series of things arranged in order
Usage: also spelled 'alignment'
3. an alliance or association with a group, cause, or position
Usage: also spelled 'alignment'; often used in political or social contexts

Examples

• The mechanic checked the wheel alinement to ensure the car drove straight.
• Proper alinement of the shelves made the room look more organized.
• The country's alinement with Western nations shaped its foreign policy.
• The alinement of the planets occurs only once every several years.
• The architect ensured the alinement of all the building's columns.
• Political alinement often determines voting patterns in elections.