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coalitionist
co·a·li·tion C0433100 (kō′ə-lĭsh′ən)n.1. An alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.2. A combination into one body; a union.3. a. A long-term cooperative alliance among a small number of male lions or cheetahs, especially to gain access to females or territory.b. A transitory association of animals of the same species in which members join forces against another animal or animals to defend against an attack or gain access to a resource. [French, from Medieval Latin coalitiō, coalitiōn-, from Latin coalitus, past participle of coalēscere, to grow together; see coalesce.] co′a·li′tion·ist n.ThesauruscoalitionistnounOne nation associated with another in a common cause:ally, confederate, leaguer.TranslationsEncyclopediaSeeCoalitionMedicalSeecoalitioncoalitionist Related to coalitionist: CoalitionsSynonyms for coalitionistnoun one nation associated with another in a common causeSynonyms |