coalition


Definition: Meaning of, coalition in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n /

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coalition coalitions
  1. [countable] a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election together
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  2. [countable] a group of people who join together to achieve a particular purpose, usually a political one
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  3. [uncountable] a process in which two or more political parties or groups join together
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coalition used in phrases

  • Christian Coalition, the
    1. a RIGHT-WING Christian political group in the US, which tries to influence government decisions, so that laws are based on traditional Christian morals. It is known for opposing ABORTION and equal rights for women and HOMOSEXUAL s .
  • coalition government (noun)
    1. a cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that coalition
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