coalition
noun
co·a·li·tion
ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən 
1
a
: the act of coalescing : union
the coalition of water vapor into raindrops
b
: a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
They formed a coalition with downtown merchants.
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
Examples of coalition in a Sentence
The groups united to form a coalition.
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.
Recent Examples on the Web
Politics After backing him in 2020, a new poll shows some young voters are Biden's to lose
Democrats are aware of the numbers – as well as the need to strengthen the coalition that brought them victory in 2024.
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NPR, 6 June 2024
Governing a parliamentary coalition is an art, which requires compromises and respecting alliance partners.
—Salil Tripathi, TIME, 5 June 2024
With 159 seats in the 400-member National Assembly, the ANC will need to negotiate a coalition with one or more smaller parties to reach a majority.
—Julie Bourdin, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024
The Big City Mayors coalition has implored lawmakers and the governor to keep the money from HHAP flowing, saying not doing so would turn back progress on fighting homelessness across the state.
—Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
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NPR, 6 June 2024
Governing a parliamentary coalition is an art, which requires compromises and respecting alliance partners.
—Salil Tripathi, TIME, 5 June 2024
With 159 seats in the 400-member National Assembly, the ANC will need to negotiate a coalition with one or more smaller parties to reach a majority.
—Julie Bourdin, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2024
The Big City Mayors coalition has implored lawmakers and the governor to keep the money from HHAP flowing, saying not doing so would turn back progress on fighting homelessness across the state.
—Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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