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.

coalitionist

ˌkō-ə-ˈli-sh(ə-)nist 

noun

Synonyms

• faction
• party
• wing
• side
• bloc
• team

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

The goal is to partner with the festival to create a dedicated AZ On the Rise stage, addressing what this coalition feels is a lack of sufficient homegrown representation at the three-day festival. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025

More than 2,600 rallies are planned Saturday in cities large and small, organized by hundreds of coalition partners. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025

Lacking answers, a coalition of about two dozen scientists jumped into action. —JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025

His organization is building a coalition of organizers to better support and equip them with resources. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin coalescere — see coalesce

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for coalition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition
• deposition

Kids Definition

coalition

noun

co·​ali·​tion

ˌkō-ə-ˈlish-ən

: a temporary union of persons, parties, or countries for a common purpose