confederacy

noun

kən-ˈfe-d(ə-)rə-sē How to pronounce confederacy (audio)
Definition of confederacynext
as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection a confederacy of several small nations who had promised to come to one another's aid if any were attacked

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Recent Examples of confederacy Speakers said the spot was once the temple of the confederacy and became holy ground of the civil rights movement. — Kim Chandler, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Frey, a seventh-generation basket maker, joins a long line of Wabanaki people (his tribe, the Passamaquoddy, is part of this larger confederacy) to practice the age-old craft. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 However, a pro-Union group headed toward Arizona to stop this forward movement of the confederacy. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026 The Wainfleet area falls within the traditional homeland of the Six Nations of the Grand River, a confederacy comprising the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Tuscarora peoples — the Haudenosaunee. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confederacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederacy
  1. union
  2. alliance
  3. coalition
  4. confederation
  5. federation
  6. league
Noun
  • Human DJs and unions warn that AI could be what kills the radio star at last.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In 2021, Brown pushed through legislation that saved the pensions of millions of union workers from insolvency.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of union
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  • Over the six episodes, alliances shift, egos clash, and pressure builds as the group shrinks.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The alliance has been particularly beneficial to Netanyahu, who has sought to tie himself to Trump to improve his image at home.
    — SEUNG MIN KIM, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of alliance
Noun
  • The devastating loss of the coast has opened up the path for a change in the Saudis’ intolerance for dissent within the anti-Houthi coalition, however.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The founding mayors lead cities including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Boise, Tulsa and Memphis -- governing more than 7 million Americans across 11 red and purple states, according to a memo for the new coalition.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • Concacaf, the confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean, also rejected the plans in a statement.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Kushner and Thrive have now been thrust into what may be a prolonged fight between FIFA and UEFA, the European confederation representing 55 member associations.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of confederation
Noun
  • Rather, it was based on joint research by eight major trade union federations examining the actual living expenses of 422 workers from 28 factories in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The stones will be added to memorial rock garden outside the federation.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of federation
Noun
  • In an interview with CNBC Sport on September 10 in Australia, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized the league wants stronger protections before entertaining the possibility of a tie up with the new markets.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • City could face a points deduction or a relegation to a lower-tier league on top of fines or individual punishments for team executives.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of league

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“Confederacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederacy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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