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confederation

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Noun — A union of states or organizations that keep their own independence while cooperating on shared matters.

How to use confederation

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a confederation of states form a confederation

Etymology

From Middle French confédération, from Latin cōnfoederātiō — a doublet of "confederacy."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “confederation” mean?

The word “confederation” means a union of states or organizations that keep their own independence while cooperating on shared matters. In plain terms, a loose alliance of states that cooperate but stay mostly independent.

How do you pronounce “confederation”?

“Confederation” is pronounced kuhn-feh-duh-RAY-shuhn (/kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “confederation” in a sentence?

Here is “confederation” used in a sentence: “The confederation allowed each member country to keep its own laws.”

What part of speech is “confederation”?

“Confederation” is a noun.

Where does the word “confederation” come from?

The word “confederation” comes from Latin. From Middle French confédération, from Latin cōnfoederātiō — a doublet of "confederacy.".

Is “confederation” a common word?

“Confederation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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