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coalition

[ koh-uh-lish-uhn ]

noun

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

    Synonyms: ,

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


coalition

/ ˌəʊəˈɪʃə /

noun

    1. an alliance or union between groups, factions, or parties, esp for some temporary and specific reason
    2. ( as modifier )

      a coalition government

  1. a fusion or merging into one body or mass
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

coalition

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

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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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzˈپDzԾ, noun
  • ˌDzˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • a·tDz· adjective
  • a·tDz· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coalition1

1605–15; < Latin Dzپō- (stem of Dzپō ), equivalent to coalit ( us ), past participle of Dzŧ ( co- co- + ali-, past participle stem of alere to nourish + -tus past participle suffix) + -ō- -ion; coalesce
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coalition1

C17: from Medieval Latin Dzپō, from Latin Dzŧ to coalesce
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Example Sentences

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That would be backed up by a "robust security guarantee", according to US outlet Axios, presumably backed up by a "coalition of the willing" involving the UK, France but not the US.

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“In some ways, one of the key things that we’re focused on is building the community and coalitions that it takes to revitalize a place like downtown,” Griffin said.

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In a leaked recording obtained by Sky News, Jenrick said he wanted the "fight" against Labour at the next general election to be "united" and he was "determined" to "bring this coalition together".

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Throughout history, the rise of great powers has provoked backlash and balancing coalitions, but for the United States, quite remarkably, it hasn’t.

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Green said his union is putting together a coalition of labor leaders to head to Sacramento to voice their support for Bass’ request for state financial assistance.

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