coalitions

/ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃənz/ /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃənz/

Meanings

noun

A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

Examples :

"The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010."

noun

The collective noun for a group of cheetahs.

Examples :

"While cheetahs are typically solitary animals, small coalitions of brothers sometimes work together to hunt and defend territory. "

animal group

Related Words

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

democrats noun

/ˈdɛməkræts/ /ˈdɛməkɹæts/

A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).

"The school board is composed of many democrats who believe in equal opportunities for all students. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

organizations noun

/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

collective noun

/kəˈlɛktɪv/

A farm owned by a collection of people

"The collective was struggling to afford new equipment for the farm. "

conservative noun

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

"The conservative on the school board wants to keep the current rules and regulations without changes. "

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

coalition noun

/koʊəˈlɪʃən/

A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

"The Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties formed a coalition government in 2010."