coalition
co-a-li-tion · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A temporary alliance of political parties forming a government.
- 2.
An alliance of people, groups, or nations for combined action.
Forms
plural: coalitions
Phrases & expressions
- •coalition government — government formed by multiple parties
- •coalition forces — allied military forces
- •form a coalition — to create an alliance
Related words
Etymology
From Latin "coalitio" meaning "a growing together," from "coalescere" meaning "to grow together" (co- "together" + alescere "to grow").