1.
union; alliance; coalition
A joining together of multiple groups, organizations, or nations for a common purpose. Used in political, military, and organizational contexts.
連合を組む。
To form an alliance.
いくつかの政党が連合して政権を握った。
Several political parties formed a coalition and seized power.
労働組合の連合が賃上げを求めて交渉を続けている。
A federation of labor unions continues to negotiate for wage increases.
USAGE:
連合 can function as both a noun and a する verb. As a noun, it refers to an alliance or union of entities. As a verb (連合する), it means to unite or join forces.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 連合を組む (to form an alliance)
- 連合を結ぶ (to enter into an alliance)
- 連合軍 (allied forces)
- 連合国 (United Nations)
RELATED WORDS:
連合国 is the Japanese term for the United Nations. 連合軍 refers to allied forces, commonly used when discussing World War II history.