confederacy
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for confederacy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An alliance or union of groups, states, or people joined for a common purpose.
Synonyms
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman confederacie, from Latin cōnfoederātiō — a doublet of "confederation."
Full origin of confederacy →Frequently asked questions
What does “confederacy” mean?
The word “confederacy” means an alliance or union of groups, states, or people joined for a common purpose. In plain terms, a group of states or peoples who band together while each keeps most of its own independence.
How do you pronounce “confederacy”?
“Confederacy” is pronounced kuhn-FEH-duh-ruh-see (/kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “confederacy” in a sentence?
Here is “confederacy” used in a sentence: “The tribes formed a confederacy to defend their shared territory.”
What part of speech is “confederacy”?
“Confederacy” is a noun.
Where does the word “confederacy” come from?
The word “confederacy” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman confederacie, from Latin cōnfoederātiō — a doublet of "confederation.".
Is “confederacy” a common word?
“Confederacy” is an uncommon word in modern English.