coalition
a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.
a union into one body or mass; fusion.
Origin of coalition
1Other words for coalition
Other words from coalition
- co·a·li·tion·al, adjective
- co·a·li·tion·er, noun
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How to use coalition in a sentence
Biden’s campaign has defended his efforts, saying the former vice president is pursuing a diverse electoral coalition like the one that rallied behind Obama in 2008 and 2012.
Biden visits Florida as Democrats worry about his standing in the state | Sean Sullivan | September 15, 2020 | Washington PostThe coalition includes a number freshman lawmakers who beat Republicans in 2018 and are now facing tough re-election races in GOP-leaning seats.
Frustrated House Democrats push for action on new economic relief bill | Erica Werner | September 15, 2020 | Washington PostThe coalition said it wants Facebook to increase the resources for monitoring groups for hate speech and violence and to change its policy to forbid events that involve a call to use weapons.
Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Leonardo DiCaprio plan one-day Instagram boycott. Here’s why | Danielle Abril | September 15, 2020 | FortuneNow the business and labor coalition behind Measure C is consulting attorneys about whether they can salvage the measure.
Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15 | Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts | September 12, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoThe coalition is awaiting a full briefing from their attorney to determine their next steps.
Morning Report: Punished for Pissing Off Police | Voice of San Diego | September 10, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
His New Deal coalition brought together Southerners, Northern ethnic minorities, and urban blacks under the same banner.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern | Lloyd Green | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAs part of the MassEquality coalition, Marc Solomon, a former Senate aide, was working to get Bay State legislators to vote no.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut taking such action puts them at odds with the most powerful and best-organized segment of their coalition.
How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats | Daniel DiSalvo | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTU.S.-led coalition airstrikes recently have been increased on Raqqa.
Did ISIS Shoot Down a Fighter Jet? | Jamie Dettmer, Christopher Dickey | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn one night earlier this month, the coalition launched 30 strikes on the town.
Did ISIS Shoot Down a Fighter Jet? | Jamie Dettmer, Christopher Dickey | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat it was his determination to hazard all things rather than chill the coalition.
Certain elements of the press, long under political dominion, were preparing to come out for a coalition ministry.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts RinehartIn February, 1778, it was believed that he and Bute were engaged on some scheme of coalition which might again put him in power.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntHe had no love for Shelburne, but he hated Fox, and determined if possible to avoid falling into the hands of the coalition.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntAll except Stormont belonged to the party of Fox, the dominant partner in the coalition.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for coalition
/ (ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən) /
an alliance or union between groups, factions, or parties, esp for some temporary and specific reason
(as modifier): a coalition government
a fusion or merging into one body or mass
Origin of coalition
1Derived forms of coalition
- coalitional, adjective
- coalitionist or coalitioner, noun
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Cultural definitions for coalition
An alliance of political groups formed to oppose a common foe or pursue a common goal.
Notes for coalition
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