confederation

[kuhn-fed-uh-rey-shuhn] / kənˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

union

Synonyms

STRONG

alliance association bloc brotherhood cartel coalition confederacy congress federation fellowship fraternity guild league order organization partnership sisterhood society sorority syndicate

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonism disassociation disorganization disunion separation sisterhood

Example Sentences

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The one exception is teams from UEFA, the massive confederation overseeing European soccer.

From Los Angeles Times

No group can have more than one country from the same confederation.

From BBC

Tucked in the mountains on the border with Myanmar, Manipur was once ruled by a patchwork of kings and tribal confederations.

From Seattle Times

Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the country’s confederation.

From Seattle Times

The report urged the confederations to adopt a qualifying standard and structure with a standalone process for the World Cup.

From Seattle Times