First Known Use: 1604
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coalition
noun co·a·li·tion \ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən\
: a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose
: the action or process of joining together with another or others for a common purpose
Full Definition of COALITION
1
a : the act of coalescing : union b : a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
— co·a·li·tion·ist \-ˈli-sh(ə-)nist\ noun
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Origin of COALITION
French, from Latin coalescere
Rhymes with COALITION
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