coalition

American  

[koh-uh-lish-uhn] / ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /

noun

1. a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.

   Synonyms:

   league, partnership

2. a union into one body or mass; fusion.

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coalition British  

/ ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən /

noun

1. 1. an alliance or union between groups, factions, or parties, esp for some temporary and specific reason

   2. ( as modifier )

      a coalition government

2. a fusion or merging into one body or mass

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coalition Cultural  

1. An alliance of political groups formed to oppose a common foe or pursue a common goal.

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In countries with many political parties, none of which can get a majority of the citizens' votes, the only way an effective government can be formed is by a coalition of parties. Such coalitions are often unstable.

Other Word Forms

• coalitional adjective
• coalitioner noun
• coalitionist noun

Etymology

Origin of coalition

1605–15; < Latin coalitiōn- (stem of coalitiō ), equivalent to coalit ( us ), past participle of coalēscere ( co- co- + ali-, past participle stem of alere to nourish + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion; coalesce

Example Sentences

After developing and fine-tuning its detection system for more than 15 years, the coalition hopes to begin licensing the tech to carmakers and suppliers within the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

A group of entertainment industry workers launched a new coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid the growing AI industry.

From Los Angeles Times

They need to build flexible coalitions outside the usual trans-Atlantic circle based on shared benefits, not only historical ties.

From The Wall Street Journal

The law on "granting a loan to prevent the bankruptcy of Budapest municipality" was adopted by the 199-member parliament -- dominated by Orban's governing coalition -- with 136 voting in favour, 34 against with no abstentions.

From Barron's

But members of the coalition say Edison’s program is forcing the victims who are the most desperate for financial support to give up their legal right to fair compensation.

From Los Angeles Times