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Word: Coalition
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘fusion’): from medieval Latin coalitio(n-), from the verb coalescere (see coalesce). Usage in politics dates from the late 18th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government
Short Definition:temporary alliance for combined action
Examples:- a coalition between Liberals and Conservatives
- the party was only able to govern in coalition with three or even four other parties
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