Main Entry: co·a·li·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin coalescere

Date: 1604

1 a : the act of coalescing : union b : a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
2 : a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

— co·a·li·tion·ist \-ˈli-sh(ə-)nist\ noun