confederation
noun/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,092 most common English word
Meaning
A union of states or groups joined together for a common purpose while retaining some independence.
Example sentence
The small nations formed confederation to strengthen their trade agreements.
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