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

Origin of coalition1

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

South Africa's business sector lobbied the two parties to enter into a coalition, seeing it as the best option to guarantee economic stability.

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She reiterated her party's call for an "economic coalition of the willing" against the tariffs.

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In contrast, the Lib Dems urged the government to consider using "retaliatory tariffs where necessary" and form a "coalition of the willing against Trump's tariffs" with other countries.

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A coalition of advocacy organizations sued the Trump administration Monday over President Donald Trump's executive order requiring Americans to present proof of citizenship to register to vote.

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"We are a coalition of people who are incredibly different in our philosophies, our theological beliefs, our family structures," says Malcolm.

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