n.
Pronunciation: ˌ k ō - ə - ' li-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Latin coalescere
Date: 1604
1 a : the act of coalescing : UNION b : a body formed by the coalescing of orig. distinct elements : COMBINATION
2 : a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
– co · a · li · tion · ist \ - ' li-sh( ə -)nist \ noun