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Definition coalition in British English

coalition noun

[countable] noun
/ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/
1

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

Example

a four-party coalition

Example

a coalition between Labour and the Liberal Democrats

Example

The FPÖ govern in coalition with the ÖVP.

Example

The Greens have agreed to join the coalition government.

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1.1

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

Example

a broad coalition of independent pro-democracy groups

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Definition coalition in British English