Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coalition-party

noun

/koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən ˈpɑr.ti/

Definition

A coalition party is a political party that forms an alliance with other parties to achieve a common goal or to govern effectively when no single party has a majority.

Examples

After the election, several parties formed a coalition party to secure a stable government.
The coalition party was necessary to pass important legislation that required a majority vote.
In this particular election, a coalition party could bring together diverse interests and viewpoints.

Meaning

The term refers to a group of political parties that come together to work towards a shared political agenda or to gain a majority in the government, often combining resources and influence for mutual benefit.