COALITION


Meaning of COALITION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən ]

noun

Etymology: French, from Latin coalescere

Date: 1604

1.

a. : the act of coalescing : union

b. : a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination

2. : a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

• co·a·li·tion·ist -ˈli-sh(ə-)nist noun

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