Confederacy: meaning, definitions and examples
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Confederacy
[ kənˈfɛdərəsi ]
American history
The Confederacy was a group of Southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861, leading to the American Civil War. The Confederacy aimed to preserve slavery and states' rights.
Synonyms
Confederate States, Southern Confederacy.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| Confederacy |
When capitalized and within the context of American history, this refers specifically to the coalition of southern states that seceded from the Union during the American Civil War.
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| Southern Confederacy |
This term is used to emphasize the geographical and cultural aspect of the Confederacy, highlighting its roots in the southern United States. It is commonly used in historical discussions.
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| Confederate States |
This term specifically refers to the states that were part of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. It is used in historical contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The Confederacy fought against the Union during the Civil War.
- Many monuments to the Confederacy have been controversial in recent years.
Translations
Translations of the word "Confederacy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 Confederação
🇮🇳 संघ
🇩🇪 Konföderation
🇮🇩 Konfederasi
🇺🇦 Конфедерація
🇵🇱 Konfederacja
🇯🇵 連邦
🇫🇷 Confédération
🇪🇸 Confederación
🇹🇷 Konfederasyon
🇰🇷 연방
🇸🇦 اتحاد
🇨🇿 Konfederace
🇸🇰 Konfederácia
🇨🇳 邦联
🇸🇮 Konfederacija
🇮🇸 Samband
🇰🇿 Конфедерация
🇬🇪 კონფედერაცია
🇦🇿 Konfederasiya
🇲🇽 Confederación
Etymology
The term 'Confederacy' originated from the Latin word 'confoederare', meaning 'to unite by a league'. In the context of the American Civil War, it specifically referred to the Confederate States of America, which existed from 1861 to 1865. The Confederacy was formed by states that seceded from the Union, leading to a violent and tumultuous period in American history.