coalition

Everyday

1. A coalition is a government made by two or more political parties working together, often because no one party won enough seats. tree →
2. A coalition is any group of people, groups or countries who join together for a shared aim. tree →

In the lessons

In politics lessons (elections, parliaments, governments in the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand); in Australia, «the Coalition» means the Liberal and National parties together; in history, countries formed coalitions in wars.

Examples

• The two parties formed a coalition government. tree →
• A coalition of countries sent help after the earthquake. tree →
• Schools and charities formed a coalition to stop litter. tree →
• No party won enough seats, so they needed a coalition. tree →
• The Coalition won the election (Australia). tree →

Note

Countable. Say it «koh-uh-LISH-un». It means joining forces, not becoming one.