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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Romania was thrown into fresh turbulence when the largest ruling party withdrew backing for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, whose fragile coalition may be on the verge of falling apart.
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Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network that includes Maryland Matters, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
The airport coalition said the airport played a critical role in public safety by supporting law enforcement, wildfire operations and emergency response.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Her efforts have brought together a coalition intent on improving the lives of Bougainvilleans, today and into the future.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network that includes Maryland Matters, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
The airport coalition said the airport played a critical role in public safety by supporting law enforcement, wildfire operations and emergency response.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Her efforts have brought together a coalition intent on improving the lives of Bougainvilleans, today and into the future.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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