Confederation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of confederation

noun a group of states or countries that are united for a common purpose or by a treaty

Example Sentences

A1 A confederation is a group of states or countries that are loosely joined together for a common purpose.

A2 The confederation of tribes worked together to defend their land from outside invaders.

B1 The confederation of European nations met to discuss trade agreements and economic cooperation.

B2 The political confederation was formed to address issues of national security and defense.

C1 The confederation of independent states struggled to maintain unity in the face of internal dissent.

C2 The confederation of allied nations was able to negotiate a peace treaty to end the conflict.

adjective confederate (related to a confederation)

Example Sentences

A1 The confederation of tribes worked together to protect their land.

A2 The confederation agreement was signed by multiple countries.

B1 The confederation of trade unions negotiated better working conditions for its members.

B2 The confederation of independent states formed a strong alliance.

C1 The confederation of nations collaborated on a peacekeeping mission.

C2 The confederation of political parties worked together to pass new legislation.

Examples of confederation in a Sentence

formal The confederation of nations worked together to address global issues.

informal The confederation of local businesses helped boost the economy.

slang The confederation of gamers dominated the online competition.

figurative The confederation of ideas led to a breakthrough in scientific research.

Grammatical Forms of confederation

plural

confederations

comparative

more confederative

superlative

most confederative

present tense

confederates

future tense

will confederate

perfect tense

have confederated

continuous tense

is confederating

singular

confederation

positive degree

confederative

infinitive

to confederate

gerund

confederating

participle

confederated

Origin and Evolution of confederation

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'confederation' originated from the Latin word 'confoederatio', which means a league or alliance.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a union or alliance between states or groups for a common purpose, the term 'confederation' has evolved to also refer to a political entity consisting of smaller states or provinces with a degree of autonomy.