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
Benny Gantz, a war cabinet member from a centrist political coalition, resigned after urging Netanyahu to adopt a postwar plan for Gaza.
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Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
One coalition of groups that represent the interests of Black communities, in particular, is acknowledging the holiday by drawing attention to the fight for reparations.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 19 June 2024
Now, a coalition of environmental nonprofits, labor unions, health professionals and environmental justice groups is asking the agency to change that.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 18 June 2024
Macron, a member of the moderate Renaissance party, faces challenges from both the far right in Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, and the far left with a coalition of leftist parties calling themselves the Popular Front.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 June 2024
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Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
One coalition of groups that represent the interests of Black communities, in particular, is acknowledging the holiday by drawing attention to the fight for reparations.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 19 June 2024
Now, a coalition of environmental nonprofits, labor unions, health professionals and environmental justice groups is asking the agency to change that.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 18 June 2024
Macron, a member of the moderate Renaissance party, faces challenges from both the far right in Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party, and the far left with a coalition of leftist parties calling themselves the Popular Front.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 June 2024
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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