German word

Koalitionspartner

Pronunciation

IPA/koaliˈt͡si̯oːnsˌpaʁtnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoalition partner

Example

Ein neuer Koalitionspartner beeinflusst die Regierung.

A new coalition partner is influencing the government.

Illustration for Koalitionspartner (coalition partner)

More examples

Nach der Wahl sind viele Parteien auf einen Koalitionspartner angewiesen.

After the election, many parties depend on a coalition partner.

Core concept

Two political teams stand beside one government: one shares cabinet power or supplies parliamentary support.

Common phrases

  • auf einen Koalitionspartner angewiesen sein

    depend on a coalition partner

  • mit einem Koalitionspartner regieren

    govern with a coalition partner

Similar words

Koalitionspartei: A political party that joins a coalition and becomes part of the government.
Regierungspartei: A political party that forms part of the government and helps decide policy.
Koalition: A group of political parties working together to form a government.
Oppositionspartei: A political party outside the government that opposes its policies in parliament.

Definition in German

Als Koalitionspartner bezeichnet man eine Partei oder Gruppierung, die gemeinsam mit anderen Parteien eine Regierung bildet oder sie parlamentarisch unterstützt.

Word origin

Koalitionspartner combines Koalition, ultimately from Latin coalitio for a union, with Partner, meaning an associate.

Usage tips

  • Koalitionspartner is masculine; its plural is also Koalitionspartner, while the genitive singular normally ends in -s.

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