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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.
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Janie Har The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The coalition was created, in part, as a response to restrictions placed on the official National Park Service social media accounts.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
On coalition formation, the easiest option is a partnership with the SPD which would give a slight majority (52%).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Janie Har The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The coalition was created, in part, as a response to restrictions placed on the official National Park Service social media accounts.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
On coalition formation, the easiest option is a partnership with the SPD which would give a slight majority (52%).
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coalition
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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