confederation
US /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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联盟, 邦联
an organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league
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The European Union is a complex confederation of states.
欧盟是一个复杂的国家联盟。
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The sports clubs formed a confederation to organize joint events.
体育俱乐部组建了一个联盟，以组织联合活动。