confederation

Meanings

• noun

  A political union of independent states or peoples, formed for common purposes, and equal in federal authority and self-governance.

  - "The American Confederation was formed in 1777 and lasted until 1781."
  - "The European Confederation aims to promote economic and political cooperation among its member states."

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Synonyms

alliance , confederacy , federation , league

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confederation
adventure , nature , venture

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Variants

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confederation , confederations

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Etymology

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From the Latin confederare, meaning 'to form a confederacy, league, or alliance'.

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Trivia

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1. The Confederation of the Rhine was a political alliance formed in 1806 in response to Napoleon Bonaparte's conquests in Europe.

2. The Confederation of the Swiss Cantons, also known as the Old Swiss Confederacy, was the precursor to modern-day Switzerland.

3. The Confederation of the Indies was a short-lived attempt by Spain to centralize its American colonies in the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Federalism: A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and smaller regional units.

2. League: A formal alliance or association between political entities, often for mutual defense or economic purposes.

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Culture

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The Confederation has significant historical and cultural significance, particularly in North America where it refers to the political entity that existed prior to the formation of the United States of America. It has been the subject of numerous literary works, including novels, poetry, and historical accounts.

How to Memorize "confederation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of states or peoples coming together to form a political union, with each retaining its own autonomy and contributing to the larger whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confederation' with the idea of unity and cooperation among independent entities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-O-N-F-E-D-E-R-A-T-I-O-N: 'Cooperation Of Nations For Economic, Defensive, and Regulatory Advancement Through International Organizations'.

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