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Definition coalition in American English

coalition noun

noun
/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a temporary union of different political parties that agree to form a government together

Example

a coalition government

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absolutism anarchy autarky
1.1

a temporary union of different groups who agree to work together to achieve a shared goal

Example

a broad coalition of independent pro-democracy groups

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army board body
2

the process by which different political parties or groups agree to work together

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apolitical bipartisan coalition
Definition coalition in American English