confederation

noun
UK: /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US: /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

  1. A group of states or organizations joined together for a common purpose.

    1. The group formed a confederation to fight for rights.
    2. The Swiss Confederation was formed centuries ago, uniting cantons under a common banner.

  2. The act of joining together to form a confederacy.

    1. The confederation of the provinces was a key moment.
    2. Discussions focused on the confederation process and its potential impact on trade.

Synonyms

alliance federation union league
confederation verb

  1. To form or enter into a confederation.

    1. The countries might confederate soon for resources.
    2. Several small parties decided to confederate to increase their chances in election.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confederation" in English means: A group of states or organizations joined together for a common purpose., The act of joining together to form a confederacy..

The phonetic transcription of "confederation" is /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confederation": alliance, federation, union, league.

Example usage of "confederation": "The group formed a confederation to fight for rights.". More examples on the page.