Confederated: meaning, definitions and examples

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confederated

 

[ kənˈfɛdəˌreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

political alliance

Confederated refers to a union or alliance formed between groups, usually for mutual benefit or to achieve common goals. It is often associated with political entities, where individual states or regions come together while maintaining some level of autonomy. The term is commonly used to describe a confederation, which is a union of sovereign groups or states. In historical contexts, it can refer to the Confederacy in the United States, which was formed by southern states during the Civil War.

Synonyms

allied, federated, joined, united

Examples of usage

  • The confederated states worked together for trade.
  • Confederated organizations often share resources.
  • The confederated alliance was established to promote peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "confederated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confederado

🇮🇳 संघीय

🇩🇪 konföderiert

🇮🇩 konfederasi

🇺🇦 конфедеративний

🇵🇱 konfederacyjny

🇯🇵 連合の

🇫🇷 confédéré

🇪🇸 confederado

🇹🇷 federatif

🇰🇷 연합의

🇸🇦 اتحادي

🇨🇿 konfederovaný

🇸🇰 konfederovaný

🇨🇳 联邦的

🇸🇮 konfederiran

🇮🇸 sambandsríki

🇰🇿 конфедеративті

🇬🇪 კონფედერაციული

🇦🇿 konfederativ

🇲🇽 confederado

Word origin

The word 'confederated' originates from the Latin word 'confoederare', meaning to 'join together by a league'. The prefix 'con-' implies 'together', while 'foederare' relates to 'to ally' or 'to bind by agreement'. This term evolved through Middle French 'conféderer', eventually entering the English language in the late 15th century. It has been primarily used in the context of political unions and alliances. Throughout history, the concept of confederation has been prominent, particularly in the formation of nations and states where individual regions sought to retain their independence while benefiting from collective strength. The most notable example in the United States is the Confederacy during the Civil War, which highlighted the complexities of state versus federal power and the issues surrounding governance.