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coalition
an alliance of groups or parties
Pronunciation: koh-uh-LISH-un
Meaning
A temporary alliance formed by political parties or other groups for a shared purpose.
Example
Three parties agreed to form a coalition government.
Three parties agreed to form an alliance government.
Practice tips
- Practice coalition out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.