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coalition

co·a·li·tion [ k ə lísh'n ] (plural co·a·li·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. political alliance: a temporary union between two or more groups, especially political parties

2. merging into single entity: the merging of things into one body or mass

[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin coalition-< Latin coalit-, past participle of coalescere (see coalesce)]

co·a·li·tion·ist noun
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