coalition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A group of political parties or organizations that join together for a shared aim.

   The two parties formed a coalition government after the election.

2. 2
   noun

   The joining of different groups or things into one body.

   The campaign brought a broad coalition of charities together.

Borrowed from Middle French coalition, from Medieval Latin coalitiō, coalitiōnem, from Latin coalitus.

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