coalition
noun
co·a·li·tion
ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən 
1
a
: the act of coalescing : union
the coalition of water vapor into raindrops
b
: a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
They formed a coalition with downtown merchants.
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
Examples of coalition in a Sentence
The groups united to form a coalition.
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.
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Succession planning, mentorship pipelines, and international coalition coordination all rely on consistent and appropriately ranked leadership.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This is especially the case today, with India governed by an uber-nationalist leader and Pakistan administered by a coalition government in which the military holds most of the sway.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Nor is the Society likely to be content as mere coalition partners in a MAGA movement led by figures like Trump.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
The South African government has stridently denied allegations of systemic racial animus, as has a coalition of white religious leaders in the region that includes many Anglicans.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This is especially the case today, with India governed by an uber-nationalist leader and Pakistan administered by a coalition government in which the military holds most of the sway.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Nor is the Society likely to be content as mere coalition partners in a MAGA movement led by figures like Trump.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
The South African government has stridently denied allegations of systemic racial animus, as has a coalition of white religious leaders in the region that includes many Anglicans.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for coalition
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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