Definitions

coalition

[koh-uh-lish-uhn] / ˌkoʊ əˈlɪʃ ən /

NOUN

allied group, association

Synonyms

STRONG

affiliation alliance amalgam amalgamation bloc combination combine compact confederacy confederation conjunction consolidation conspiracy faction federation fusion integration league merger merging party ring unification union

WEAK

anschluss coadunation melding mergence

Antonyms

STRONG

detachment disconnection disunion division divorce parting separation severance

WEAK

disassociation

Example Sentences

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NEW COALITION: Steven Waldman, a leader in efforts to sustain local journalism, launched a new nonprofit called the Rebuild Local News Coalition.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

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