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con·fed·er·a·cy
 confederacy
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
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confederacies |
| definition 1: |
an alliance or union of persons, groups, states, or nations.
- synonyms:
- alliance, bloc, bund, confederation, league, union
- similar words:
- association, coalition, corporation, federation, organization, partnership, syndicate
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| definition 2: |
a group of persons united for illicit purposes; conspiracy.
- synonyms:
- conspiracy
- similar words:
- cabal, connivance, racket
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| definition 3: |
(cap.) the eleven southern states that seceded from the United States in 1860-6l.
- synonyms:
- Confederates, Dixie
- similar words:
- secessionists, South
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| related words: |
band, combine, order, party |
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