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.
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Allen recognizes his experience – and the coalition that gave him a launchpad to self-sufficiency – happened only because of Cornelius’ death.
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Ghost Town Cliffs overlooks the town, with 25% now owned by the coalition and the other 75% on state parks land.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said later Tuesday that Kyiv was ready to advance the peace framework, Reuters reported, citing a copy of a speech the president gave to a coalition of allied countries.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Mass Blackout ⬇ A coalition of leftist groups is asking Americans to withdraw from economic activity to protest oppression over the Thanksgiving weekend.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Ghost Town Cliffs overlooks the town, with 25% now owned by the coalition and the other 75% on state parks land.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said later Tuesday that Kyiv was ready to advance the peace framework, Reuters reported, citing a copy of a speech the president gave to a coalition of allied countries.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
Mass Blackout ⬇ A coalition of leftist groups is asking Americans to withdraw from economic activity to protest oppression over the Thanksgiving weekend.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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