coordinating conjunction

or coordinate conjunction

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noun

Grammar. a conjunction that connects two grammatical elements of identical construction, as and in Sue and Andrea or or in He can't decide if he should stay or go.

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Compare subordinating conjunction.

Origin of coordinating conjunction

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby coordinating conjunction

coordinate clause, coordinated universal time, coordinate geometry, coordinates, coordinate system, coordinating conjunction, coordination, coordination compound, coordination number, coordinator, Coorg

How to use coordinating conjunction in a sentence

The paperwork was spotless: he had died in transit, the conjunction of a weak heart and long trip.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And like all the other governors on this list, she expanded Medicaid in conjunction with Obamacare.
The Secret GOP Swing State Election Romp|John Avlon|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
U.S. officials deny they are coordinating with the Syrian government.
America’s WTF Air War in Syria|Jamie Dettmer|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the environmental movement has not been coordinating and functioning.
After Years of Racial Division, the Green Movement Gets Brown|Sally Kohn|September 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In late May, McNally began coordinating his investigation into German currency operations with the British.
On the Trail of Nazi Counterfeiters|Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The consequence of this was far-reaching, for Victor, like Ney, refused in future to work in conjunction with Soult.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
It was in conjunction with Mr. Booth that my father constructed the 'Rocket' engine.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
This place occupies the site of a Roman camp, which, in conjunction with Burgh Castle, guarded this part of the coast.
The Towns of Roman Britain|James Oliver Bevan
He was the second king of the eighteenth dynasty, and reigned in conjunction with his father Seti for sixty years.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II|John Lord
He was invested with full authority as commander-in-chief and governor of Bengal to act in conjunction with a select committee.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for coordinating conjunction

coordinating conjunction

noun

a conjunction that introduces coordinate clauses, such as and, but, and orCompare subordinating conjunction

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