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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
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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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • a·tDz· adjective
  • a·tDz· noun
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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of coalition1

C17: from Medieval Latin Dzپō, from Latin Dzŧ to coalesce
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I think the point of making coalitions of people who are moderates is, in fact, not to sacrifice your principle; to continue to be the radical Vanguard.

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A new Greenland coalition government was formed in March, led by the centre-right Democrats party which favours a gradual approach to independence.

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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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