coalition
[ koh-uh-lish-uhn ]
/ ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /
noun
a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.
a union into one body or mass; fusion.
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Origin of coalition
OTHER WORDS FROM coalition
co·a·li·tion·al, adjectiveco·a·li·tion·er, nounWords nearby coalition
coal heaver, coal hod, coal hole, coalification, coaling station, coalition, coalitionism, coal measures, coal mine, coal miner's lung, coal oil
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British Dictionary definitions for coalition
coalition
/ (ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən) /
noun
- 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
Derived forms of coalition
coalitional, adjectivecoalitionist or coalitioner, nounWord Origin for coalition
C17: from Medieval Latin coalitiō, from Latin coalēscere to coalesce
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Cultural definitions for coalition
coalition
An alliance of political groups formed to oppose a common foe or pursue a common goal.
notes for coalition
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.
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