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coalitionism

[ koh-uh-lish-uh-niz-uhm ]
/ ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ əˌnɪz əm /

noun

the idea, principle, or policy of favoring or supporting the concept of coalition or a specific coalition, especially in politics.

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Origin of coalitionism

First recorded in 1920–25; coalition + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM coalitionism

co·a·li·tion·ist, noun

Words nearby coalitionism

coal hod, coal hole, coalification, coaling station, coalition, coalitionism, coal measures, coal mine, coal miner's lung, coal oil, coal pit
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