Coalition Definition
kōə-lĭshən
noun
A combination; union.
Webster's New World
An alliance of factions, nations, etc., for some specific purpose, as of political parties in times of national emergency.
Webster's New World
A long-term cooperative alliance among a small number of male lions or cheetahs, especially to gain access to females or territory.
American Heritage
A transitory association of animals of the same species in which members join forces against another animal or animals to defend against an attack or gain access to a resource.
American Heritage
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010.
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Noun
Singular:
coalition
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coalitionsOrigin of Coalition
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French from Medieval Latin coalitiō coalitiōn- from Latin coalitus past participle of coalēscere to grow together coalesce
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French coalition (“coalition”), from Late Latin alo (“I advance (cause, etc., communion)”).
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