coalition

coalition

noun

Definition of COALITION

1

a group of people acting together within a larger group <rival coalitions struggling for control of the party>

Synonyms bloc, block, body, coalition, party, sect, set, side, wing

Related Words splinter, split; crew, gang, pack, team; denomination, persuasion; schism, scission; caucus, movement

2

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures>

Synonyms alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union

Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, front, fusion, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership; circuit, conference