Coalition: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Coalition noun. A temporary alliance of parties or groups that join forces to govern or to pursue a shared aim.
How to say it
koh-uh-LISH-un/ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/
4 syllables, stressed on the third (LISH). Forms: coalitions.
Coalition in a sentence
With no party winning a majority, the two leaders spent a sleepless week hammering out a coalition.
A coalition of parents, teachers and shopkeepers fought to keep the library open.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- alliance
- partnership
- bloc
- union
Where coalition comes from
From Latin coalescere, to grow together.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A _____ of parents, teachers and shopkeepers fought to keep the library open.
- electorate
- coalition
- zeitgeist
Show the answer
coalition: A coalition of parents, teachers and shopkeepers fought to keep the library open.