"Coalie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Coalies [plural]
Etymology: coalition + -ie Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|coalition|ie}} coalition + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} Coalie (plural Coalies)
  1. (UK, politics, historical, slang) A supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal and Conservative Parties. Tags: UK, historical, slang Categories (topical): Politics

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