CEFR B2

confederacy

noun

Meaning

A union or alliance, especially of states or groups, formed for mutual benefit or a common cause.

Examples

The American colonies formed a confederacy to declare independence from Britain.
Several small nations joined together in a confederacy to increase their collective bargaining power.

Synonyms: alliance, league, federation, coalition

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confederacy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

Definition

A union or alliance, especially of states or groups, formed for mutual benefit or a common cause.

Examples

The American colonies formed a confederacy to declare independence from Britain.
Several small nations joined together in a confederacy to increase their collective bargaining power.
The league of pirates operated as a loose confederacy, sharing resources and information.

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Antonyms of confederacy

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