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   Co·a·li·tion

   /ˌkōəˈliSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states: "a coalition of conservatives and Democrats"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘fusion’): from medieval Latin coalitio(n-), from the verb coalescere (see coalesce). Usage in politics dates from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. coalitionist noun

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   What does coalition mean?

   • coalition | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary coalition meaning: two or more political parties that have joined together, usually to govern a country: . Learn more. Dictionary Translate Grammar Thesaurus +PlusCambridge Dictionary +Plus

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   What is a coalition government?

   • A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage. The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010. From French coalition (“coalition”), from Late Latin alo (“I advance (cause, etc., communion)”).

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   Where did the word coalition come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun coalition is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for coalition is from 1605, in the writing of E. Philips. coalition is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin coalition-, coalitio.

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   What does Coalición mean?

   • coalición, coalición [feminine]… coalizão, coalizão [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! COALITION definition: two or more political parties that have joined together, usually to govern a country: .

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   noun [ C ] uk / kəʊəˈlɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. two or more political parties that have joined together, usually to govern a country: to form a coalition. a coalition government. (Definition of coalition from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   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. coalition. An alliance of political groups formed to oppose a common foe or pursue a common goal. Discover More.

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   Definition of coalition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the noun coalition mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun coalition. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. coalition has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. life sciences (early 1600s) politics (mid 1600s) animals (1960s) See meaning & use.

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   Definition of coalition – Learner’s Dictionary. coalition. noun [ C ] uk / kəʊəˈlɪʃ ə n / us. two or more political parties that have joined together, usually to govern a country: to form a coalition. a coalition government. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

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   1. A coalition is a government consisting of people from two or more political parties. [...] 2. A coalition is a group consisting of people from different political or social groups who are co-operating to achieve a particular aim. [...] More. Synonyms of 'coalition' • alliance, union, league, association [...] More. Collocations with 'coalition'

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   Mar 23, 2024 · Noun [ edit] coalition ( countable and uncountable, plural coalitions) A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage. The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010. ( rare) The collective noun for a group of cheetahs. Derived terms [ edit] anticoalition. coalitional.