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coalition

co.ali.tion \.ko--*-'lish-*n\ \-'lish-(*-)n*st\ n [MF, fr. L coalitus, pp. 
   of coalescere] often attrib  1a: the act of coalescing : UNION  1b: a body 
   formed by the coalescing of orig. distinct elements : COMBI NATION 2: a 
   temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint a 
   ction - co.ali.tion.ist n