coalition government
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A government formed when two or more political parties join together, usually because no single party won enough seats to rule alone.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "After the election, three parties negotiated for weeks to form a _____."
Answer: coalition government
In your own words, what does "coalition government" mean?
A government formed when two or more political parties join together, usually because no single party won enough seats to rule alone.
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