Cool MateCoalition
UK /["/ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/"]/
Definition
a government formed by two or more political parties working together
In simple words: A group of different people or organizations that work together for a common goal.
Examples
- The coalition between the two major parties brought significant changes to the legislation.
- A coalition of environmental groups is organizing a protest against climate change.
- The coalition government struggled to maintain unity among its diverse members.
- In a coalition, different organizations work together towards a common goal.
- The coalition formed in response to the humanitarian crisis was praised for its swift action.
Usage notes
Used in political contexts or when discussing alliances. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
coalition + of + groups/parties
Memory hint
Think of 'coal' as a heavy ingredient, and 'coalition' as heavyweights coming together.
Collocations
- strong
- loose
- broad
- assemble
- build
- create
- break up
- collapse
- fall
- government
- member
- partner
- in (a/the) coalition
- coalition between
- coalition of
- strong
- loose
- broad
- assemble
- build
- create
- break up
- collapse
- fall
- government
- member
- partner
- in (a/the) coalition
- coalition between
- coalition of
Synonyms
- alliance
- partnership
- association
- union
- confederation
Antonyms
- disunity
- division
- separation
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'collaboration' which implies a more informal partnership.
- Using it in singular forms when referring to multiple groups (e.g., saying 'coalitions' instead of 'coalition').