noun

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coalition

Eine Gruppe von Parteien oder Menschen, die sich zusammenschließen, um gemeinsam ein Ziel zu erreichen oder ein Land zu regieren.

The German word "Koalition" is a noun that means "coalition". It is derived from the Latin word "coalitio" which means "union" or "coming together". In German, "Koalition" is typically used to describe a temporary alliance between political parties or states to achieve a common goal. Similar words in German include "Bündnis" (alliance), "Zusammenschluss" (merger), and "Union" (union).

Differences:

Koalition: Often specifically used in a political context to describe temporary alliances between different parties to form a government or achieve a legislative goal.
Bündnis: This can refer to any form of alliance or pact, not limited to politics. It can also include military alliances, business partnerships, etc.
Zusammenschluss: This term generally refers to a merger or coming together, and it can be used in varied contexts including business or social groupings.
Union: Typically refers to a more formal and possibly permanent union, often used in contexts such as labor unions, formally established alliances, or larger political entities like the European Union.

Each of these words emphasizes different aspects of collaboration, be it temporary vs. permanent, formal vs. informal, or political vs. non-political contexts.