Coalition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose

• The groups united to form a coalition.
• A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
• a coalition of businesses

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— often used before another noun

• coalition forces
• a coalition government/party

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the action or process of joining together with another or others for a common purpose

• The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.

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