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confederation

 

[ kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political organization

A confederation is a group of states or countries that are united and work together for a common purpose. It is a political organization where each member retains its sovereignty and independence. The confederation usually has a central governing body that coordinates decisions and actions among the member states.

Synonyms

alliance, federation, union.

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Word Description / Examples
confederation

Typically used to describe an alliance or league of states or groups that join together for common purposes but retain their independence.

  • The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government
  • The confederation of tribes aimed to preserve their cultures
alliance

Best suited for situations where groups, often countries, form a partnership for mutual benefit, especially in political or military contexts.

  • NATO is an example of a military alliance
  • The companies formed an alliance to improve market competitiveness
union

Typically describes an organization formed by merging groups with common interests or the act of joining together for a common purpose.

  • The European Union aims to promote economic cooperation
  • The union of workers demanded better working conditions
federation

Used when referring to a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central government.

  • The United States is a federation where states maintain some independence
  • The federation of labor unions organized the strike

Examples of usage

  • The European Union is a confederation of European countries.
  • The Confederation of Independent States aims to promote economic cooperation among its members.

Translations

Translations of the word "confederation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confederação

🇮🇳 संघीय व्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Konföderation

🇮🇩 konfederasi

🇺🇦 конфедерація

🇵🇱 konfederacja

🇯🇵 連邦

🇫🇷 confédération

🇪🇸 confederación

🇹🇷 konfederasyon

🇰🇷 연합

🇸🇦 اتحاد

🇨🇿 konfederace

🇸🇰 konfederácia

🇨🇳 联盟

🇸🇮 konfederacija

🇮🇸 samband

🇰🇿 конфедерация

🇬🇪 კონფედერაცია

🇦🇿 konfederasiya

🇲🇽 confederación

Etymology

The word 'confederation' originated from the Latin word 'confoederatio,' which means 'a league or union.' The concept of confederation has been used throughout history to describe various political structures, including the Swiss Confederation and the Iroquois Confederacy. It has been a key element in the formation of alliances and unions between different entities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,531, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.