confederation

Noun
  1. The state of being allied or confederated (synset 114442226)
    is a type of: coalition, fusion - the state of being combined into one body
    same as: alliance
  2. A union of political organizations (synset 108320205)
    is a type of: union - a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations
    subtypes:
    • nation - a federation of tribes (especially Native American tribes)
    • creek confederacy - a North American Indian confederacy organized by the Muskogee that dominated the southeastern part of the United States before being removed to Oklahoma
    • hanseatic league - a commercial and defensive confederation of free cities in northern Germany and surrounding areas; formed in 1241 and most influential in the 14th century when it included over 100 towns and functioned as an independent political power; the last official assembly was held in 1669
    same as: confederacy, federation
  3. The act of forming an alliance or confederation (synset 101083380)
    is a type of: group action - action taken by a group of people
    same as: alliance

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