confederation
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for confederation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A union of states or organizations that keep their own independence while cooperating on shared matters.
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How to use confederation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a confederation of states
form a confederation
Etymology
From Middle French confédération, from Latin cōnfoederātiō — a doublet of "confederacy."
Full origin of confederation →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.
