coalition — a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza lovers formed a coalition against pineapple toppings.
- A coalition of environmental groups is protesting the new factory.
- My cat and dog formed an unlikely coalition against bath time.
coalition
NOUN[/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/]
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Three rival parties formed a coalition to pass the reform bill together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'coalitus', the past participle of 'coalescere' meaning 'to grow together' or 'unite', derived from 'co-' (together) and 'alescere' (to grow or nourish).
Breakdown
co- (together) + alesc- (grow) + -tion (noun suffix) = coalition
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza lovers formed a coalition against pineapple toppings.”
“A coalition of environmental groups is protesting the new factory.”
“My cat and dog formed an unlikely coalition against bath time.”
“The coalition won 45% of the votes in the election.”
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