单词 | coalition |
释义 | coalition —coalitional, adj. —coalitioner, n. /koh'euh lish"euhn/, n. 1. a combination or alliance, esp. a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc. 2. a union into one body or mass; fusion. [1605-15; < L coalition- (s. of coalitio), equiv. to coalit(us), ptp. of coalescere (co- CO- + ali-, ptp. s. of alere to nourish + -tus ptp. suffix) + -ion- -ION; see COALESCE] Syn. 1. partnership; league. |
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