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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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   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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   Simple Definitions of Coalition. A coalition is when different groups, people, or organizations decide to work as a team because they all want the same thing. It’s like when classmates from different clubs come together to plan the best school festival. Each person or group brings their own special skill or idea to the table, but they all ...

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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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   coalition. noun. /ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən/ IPA. Dictionary definition of coalition. A temporary or permanent alliance formed by individuals, groups, or nations with the shared goal of achieving a common objective. "The coalition of political parties formed a formidable alliance to win the election." Detailed meaning of coalition.

8. simple.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoalitionCoalition - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Beginning. Politics and government. Other websites. Coalition. The English Wiktionary has a dictionary definition (meanings of a word) for: coalition. A coalition is an alliance, where the members work together. Politics and government. A coalition government, in a parliamentary system, is a government made from a coalition of parties.