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   co·a·li·tion

   /ˌkōəˈliSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states: "a coalition of conservatives and Democrats"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘fusion’): from medieval Latin coalitio(n-), from the verb coalescere (see coalesce). Usage in politics dates from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. coalitionist noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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