coalition
[ koh-uh-lish-uhn ]
/ ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /
noun
a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.
a union into one body or mass; fusion.
Origin of coalition
OTHER WORDS FROM coalition
co·a·li·tion·al, adjective co·a·li·tion·er, nounWords nearby coalition
coalface,
coalfield,
coalfish,
coalification,
coaling station,
coalition,
coalitionism,
coalport,
coalsack,
coaly,
coaming
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British Dictionary definitions for coalition
coalition
/ (ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən) /
noun
- 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
Derived forms of coalition
coalitional, adjective coalitionist or coalitioner, nounWord Origin for coalition
C17: from Medieval Latin
coalitiō, from Latin
coalēscere to
coalesce
Cultural definitions for coalition
coalition
An alliance of political groups formed to oppose a common foe or pursue a common goal.
notes for coalition
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.