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noun [countable] British English pronunciation: coalition /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ 
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singularcoalition
pluralcoalitions
  1. a temporary union of different political parties that agree to form a government together

    a four-party coalition

    coalition between/with:

    a coalition between Labour and the Liberal Democrats

    in coalition with:

    The FPÖ govern in coalition with the ÖVP.

    a coalition government:

    The Greens have agreed to join the coalition government.

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