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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.

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   • 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 government formed by two or more political parties working together The two parties have formed a coalition. (in) coalition (with somebody) The two parties governed in coalition for four years. They didn't rule out coalition with the Social Democrats. coalition between A and B a coalition between the Socialists and Communists

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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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   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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   See synonyms for coalition on Thesaurus.com. noun. a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc. a union into one body or mass; fusion. QUIZ.

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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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   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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   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.

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    Dec 16, 2023 · Coalitions are alliances with a shared goal, uniting diverse parties. They are essential for collaborative efforts in politics, society, and beyond. The term originates from Latin, embodying the concept of togetherness. Table of Contents. Coalition Meaning. What Does Coalition Mean? Origin of Coalition. Other Meanings of Coalition.