Große Koalition

== German == === Alternative forms === große Koalition Groko, GroKo (abbreviation) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡʁoːsə koaliˈt͡si̯oːn/ === 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) (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.