Große Koalition

German

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁoːsə koaliˈt͡si̯oːn/
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Noun

Große Koalition f (definite nominative die Große Koalition, genitive Großer Koalition, definite genitive der Großen Koalition, plural Große Koalitionen, definite plural die Großen Koalitionen)

  1. (politics) grand coalition, a coalition of the (usually two) strongest parties, as determined by their mandates

Usage notes

  • The English term grand coalition is used almost exclusively with reference to German and Austrian politics.
  • In Germany, the term traditionally refers to coalitions between SPD and Union, and is sometimes applied even when these parties happen not to be the strongest two.
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