Coalition

/ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A temporary alliance for combined action, especially among parties or states.

The coalition of various environmental groups pushed for stronger climate change regulations.

A group formed by the joining together of different organizations or parties.

The political coalition managed to secure enough votes to pass the new legislation.

An alliance of individuals or groups formed for a particular purpose.

The coalition of local businesses worked together to improve the town's economy.

A partnership formed by individuals or groups to collaborate on a specific issue.

The coalition between the health sector and educational institutions aimed to promote public health awareness.

From Latin 'coalitio', meaning 'a growing together'.

broad coalition

A large and diverse alliance of different groups or interests.

political coalition

An alliance of political parties working together.

military coalition

An alliance of military forces from different nations.

coalition politics

The practice of forming alliances between different political parties.

coalition building

The process of creating a coalition to achieve a specific goal.

activist coalition

A group of activists united for a common cause.

A group of people getting together informally for a cause.

We're forming a coalition to clean up the park this weekend.

A team-up between different interest groups.

This coalition of gamers and environmentalists is unusual but powerful.