Meaning of the word confederation in English

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confederation

US /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

an organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league

Example:
The European Union is a complex confederation of states.
The sports clubs formed a confederation to organize joint events.
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