Definition of coalition

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co·a·li·tion    (k-lshn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.
2. A combination into one body; a union.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Medieval Latin coaliti, coalitin-, from Latin coalitus, past participle of coalscere, to grow together ; see coalesce

OTHER FORMS:
coa·lition·ist(Noun)