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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The event was by the Preservation Alliance of Louisville and Jefferson County, a nonprofit coalition of neighborhood groups, historical societies and civic organizations, for several years.
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Dec. 2025
Najib’s party, the United Malays National Organisation, campaigned against Anwar in a 2022 election but joined his coalition to form a government after the poll ended in a hung parliament.
—Reuters 17 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The Miami race will likely also be a mid-year test of Republicans’ ability to retain Trump voters in Miami — a key part of their winning coalition in 2024 — ahead of the midterms.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Mamdani’s transition team said the committee will help plan and host a free public inauguration block party, billed as a citywide celebration that reflects the coalition behind his election.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
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Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Dec. 2025
Najib’s party, the United Malays National Organisation, campaigned against Anwar in a 2022 election but joined his coalition to form a government after the poll ended in a hung parliament.
—Reuters 17 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The Miami race will likely also be a mid-year test of Republicans’ ability to retain Trump voters in Miami — a key part of their winning coalition in 2024 — ahead of the midterms.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Mamdani’s transition team said the committee will help plan and host a free public inauguration block party, billed as a citywide celebration that reflects the coalition behind his election.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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