coalition

noun
UK: /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

  1. A group of people or organizations working together to achieve a shared goal.

    1. The parties formed a coalition to win the election.
    2. Environmental groups formed a coalition advocating for stronger regulations on pollution.

  2. A temporary alliance of different political parties or countries.

    1. A coalition government was formed after the election.
    2. The international coalition launched air strikes against the enemy forces in the region.

  3. The process of joining together with others to achieve a common purpose.

    1. Coalition building is essential for social change.
    2. The success of the project depended on effective coalition and negotiation strategies.

Synonyms

union bloc partnership league federation agreement alliance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coalition" in English means: A group of people or organizations working together to achieve a shared goal., A temporary alliance of different political parties or countries., The process of joining together with others to achieve a common purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "coalition" is /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coalition": union, bloc, partnership, league, federation, agreement, alliance.

Example usage of "coalition": "The parties formed a coalition to win the election.". More examples on the page.