coalition
gb/kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/ us/kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 5400
koalíció, szövetség
NOUN
B2
1
koalíció
B2
Usage pattern:
a coalition of [political parties]
After weeks of negotiation, the two largest parties agreed to form a coalition.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után a két legnagyobb párt megállapodott abban, hogy koalíciót alakít.
The coalition collapsed when one of the smaller parties withdrew its support.
A koalíció összeomlott, amikor az egyik kisebb párt megvonta a támogatását.
Voters punished the ruling coalition for failing to deliver economic reforms.
No single party won a majority, so a coalition government was the only option.
The environmental party became a key coalition partner in the new administration.
Learner examples
No party won enough seats, so they made a coalition.
Egyik párt sem szerzett elég mandátumot, ezért koalíciót alakítottak.
The new coalition government has three political parties.
Az új koalíciós kormány három politikai pártból áll.
The small party joined the coalition to get more power.
Talks to form a coalition took many days.
The coalition ended when one party left.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"coalition from two parties"* instead of *"coalition of two parties"*. The usual preposition is *of*. Some also confuse *coalition* with *party*, but a coalition is made of two or more parties working together.
Meaning
alliance of political parties
Collocations
coalition government
|ruling coalition
|governing coalition
|minority coalition
|form a coalition
|coalition partner
Synonyms
alliance (Broad term; can refer to cooperation between parties, countries, or groups, not only to a group that actually holds power.)
|
bloc (Often used for a stable voting group in a parliament or international body; slightly more technical and less about formal government formation.)
Antonyms
one-party government (Describes a government formed and run by a single party, with no need for an alliance with other parties.)
Themes
politics
|government
|society
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group made when two or more political parties work together to run a country or to reach the same political goals.
A temporary or long-term alliance of two or more political parties that agree to cooperate in order to form a government or advance shared political goals.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a coalition of [groups or organizations]
A coalition of environmental groups is campaigning against the new mine.
Környezetvédő csoportok koalíciója kampányol az új bánya ellen.
Local charities formed a coalition to improve services for homeless families.
Helyi jótékonysági szervezetek koalíciót hoztak létre, hogy javítsák a hajléktalan családoknak nyújtott szolgáltatásokat.
An international coalition of health organizations coordinated the vaccination drive.
The company joined a business coalition that promotes fair trade.
The campaign depends on a broad coalition of community leaders and volunteers.
Learner examples
A coalition of teachers and parents asked for smaller classes.
Tanárokból és szülőkből álló koalíció kisebb osztálylétszámot kért.
Many small groups made a coalition to protect the forest.
Sok kisebb csoport koalíciót alakított az erdő védelmére.
The city started a health coalition to help young people.
An international coalition works to stop child labor.
They built a coalition of local businesses to support the project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *coalition* when they mean a single organization, as in *"a coalition helped me"*. A coalition is made of several groups or organizations. Also avoid saying *"coalition from many groups"*; say *"coalition of many groups"*.
Meaning
alliance of groups or organizations
Collocations
community coalition
|business coalition
|international coalition
|build a coalition
|broad coalition
|coalition of NGOs
Synonyms
alliance (Very close in meaning; a general word for groups or organizations working together, not limited to politics.)
|
partnership (Often suggests closer, more long-term cooperation between a smaller number of groups, and can sound less formal than coalition.)
Antonyms
rivalry (Describes a situation where groups compete against each other instead of working together toward a shared goal.)
Themes
society
|activism
|business
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group made when different groups or organizations join to work for the same goal.
A group formed when different organizations, communities, or interest groups agree to work together toward a shared objective.
Grammar
Dictionary form
coalition
IPA
GB/kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
US/kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
co - ali - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ali)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: coalition
- Plural: coalition, coalitions
Word family
Forms
coalitions
noun
Core family
coalesce
verb
Related words
coalitional
adjective
coalescence
noun
Advanced or less common
coalescent
adjective
Expressions
broad coalition
1/bɹˈɔd kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
coalition with many different members
A coalition that has many different parties or groups, often with different ideas.
Examples
- The campaign was supported by a broad coalition of unions, churches, and youth groups.
- To pass the bill, the president tried to build a broad coalition in parliament.
coalition government
1/kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən ɡˈʌvɚnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
government of several parties
A government where two or more political parties share power and run the country together.
Examples
- The election results almost guarantee another coalition government.
- In a coalition government, smaller parties can have a big influence on policy.
- The coalition government fell after one of the parties refused to support the budget.
form a coalition
1/fˈɔɹm ə kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
create a coalition
To bring two or more parties or groups together so they become a coalition.
Examples
- The opposition parties agreed to form a coalition before the election.
- Activists are trying to form a coalition of local groups to support the new law.
- Several small countries formed a coalition to negotiate better trade terms.
governing coalition
1/ɡˈʌvɚnɪŋ kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
coalition that governs
A coalition of political parties that is in charge of running a country or region.
Examples
- The governing coalition announced a new education reform plan.
- Talks to expand the governing coalition to include a green party have started.
ruling coalition
1/ɹˈulɪŋ kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
coalition that holds power
A group of political parties in a coalition that is now running the government.
Examples
- The ruling coalition lost support after raising taxes.
- Protests broke out against the ruling coalition's new security law.
- The ruling coalition may lose its majority in the next election.
rainbow coalition
1/ɹˈeɪnboʊ kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
idiom
Broad diverse political alliance
A group in politics or society that brings together many different kinds of people or groups to work for the same goal.
Examples
- The party tried to build a rainbow coalition of unions, activists, and community groups.
- Her campaign depends on a rainbow coalition of young voters and minority communities.
- Analysts say the government’s rainbow coalition is difficult to keep united.
rainbow coalition
2/ɹˈeɪnboʊ kˌoʊəlˈɪʃən/
idiom
very diverse political coalition
A political or social coalition made of many very different groups, often from different races, classes, or political positions.
Examples
- The candidate tried to build a rainbow coalition of workers, students, and minority communities.
- Her party leads a rainbow coalition that stretches from greens to conservatives.