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coalition

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ · UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/

Forms: coalitions

coalition means: A group of organizations or people that join together for a shared aim, often for a limited time.

noun

GROUP ALLIANCEB2

A group of organizations or people that join together for a shared aim, often for a limited time.

  • The parties formed a coalition.
  • A coalition of charities is raising money.
  • The coalition collapsed after its leaders disagreed.

How to use it: coalition of something (A coalition of local groups opposed the road.)

Similar words: alliance, union

Common phrases: coalition government, form a coalition, coalition of something

Questions about coalition

What does coalition mean?

A group of organizations or people that join together for a shared aim, often for a limited time.

What is coalition in other languages?

Türkçe: koalisyon · Español: coalición · Français: coalition · Deutsch: Koalition · Italiano: coalizione · 日本語: 連合

How do you pronounce coalition?

In American English /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/; in British English /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/.

How do you use coalition in a sentence?

The parties formed a coalition. A coalition of charities is raising money.

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