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confederation

/kənˈfɛdərəsən/ noun · British & US
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What does confederation mean?

noun

A union of people or states for mutual benefit or defense, or a formal agreement between countries to cooperate in a particular area.

Example

"The European Union is a confederation of 27 member states."

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