noun
front
An organized movement pursuing a shared goal.
Several groups form a united front to oppose the closure.
Etymology
The political sense draws on a military front, where forces face a common opponent. An organized front brings participants together behind a shared objective.
More examples
- The popular front won support.
- They joined a broad reform front.
- The front coordinated demonstrations.
Forms
front · fronts
Similar words
- coalition
- Usually a formal alliance of otherwise separate groups.