confederation

UK
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
US
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

confederationnoun
confederations
pl
UK
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
US
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
The confederation of states was formed to address common issues.
Конфедерация государств была создана для решения общих проблем.
confederationadjective
UK
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
US
/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "confederation treaty").

Definitions

confederationnoun
A union of political units for common action in relation to other units.
The confederation of states was formed to address mutual concerns and enhance cooperation.
An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
The sports confederation was established to promote and regulate the activities of various athletic clubs.
The act or process of confederating; the action of forming an alliance or league.
The confederation of the tribes was completed after years of negotiation.
confederationadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a confederation.
The confederation government faced challenges in coordinating policy.