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coalition

4 definitions • 10 examples
1
the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time, or a government that is formed in this way:

Examples:

Government by coalition has its own peculiar set of problems.
form a coalition By forming a coalition, the rebels and the opposition parties defeated the government.
a coalition government
The coalition immediately decided to cut capital spending.
2
a group formed of different organizations or people who agree to act together, usually temporarily, to achieve something:

Examples:

a governing coalition
the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation
3
a group of two or more political parties working together to win an election or govern an area:

Examples:

form/build/assemble a coalition With no party having gained overall control in the election, the two largest parties hope to form a coalition.
enter into/join a coalition
a coalition government
4
a group of people or organizations working together to achieve something:

Examples:

A coalition of environmental groups is working on a plan to reduce pollution in the city.

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