coalition

IPA: koʊʌɫˈɪʃʌn

A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.
(rare) The collective noun for a group of cheetahs.
(Australia, politics, slang, mildly derogatory) The Coalition of the Liberal Party and the National Party, emphasising its pro-coal policies.
(Australia, politics) Ellipsis of Coalition of the Liberal Party and National Party. (Liberal-National coalition)
(US, politics) Ellipsis of Coalition of the Willing.; The coalition of nations operating under United States command against Iraq, in the U.S.-Iraq War (Gulf War II; "Iraq War") and its aftermath.

Examples of "coalition" in Sentences

The two political parties formed a coalition in order to pass the new legislation
The coalition of environmental groups worked together to create positive change in their community
The countries formed a coalition to combat terrorism and promote peace in the region
The union and management reached a coalition agreement to improve working conditions for employees
The coalition of parents and teachers worked together to improve education policies at the school district level