Koalisi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An alliance or “cooperation” between two or more parties, typically political parties, to achieve “shared goals” or interests within the realm of power.
Synonyms & Variants
aliansi
Has a similar meaning but a broader scope.
blok
A group or coalition of parties sharing common political interests or ideologies.
kerja sama
Activities or efforts carried out by several people or institutions to achieve a common goal.
kongsi
A trade partnership or cooperation in business and politics that is informal or traditional.
persekutuan
A bond or union between several parties based on an agreement or specific purpose.
penggabungan
More frequently used in business or organizational contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word koalisi is absorbed from the Dutch coalitie, which originates from the Latin coalitio or coalescere, meaning to grow together or to unite. In the context of Indonesian politics, this term has become highly dominant since the reform era to describe the strategy of political parties in gathering power in parliament or support for regional head nominations. Etymologically, coalescere describes the process of uniting various elements that were originally separate into a functional whole. The use of this term in Indonesia is technical and formal, frequently found in state documents and mainstream media reporting.
Real-world Usage
Partai-partai itu sepakat membentuk koalisi untuk memenangkan pemilu tahun depan.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.