Entry Word: confederacy

Function: noun

Meaning: an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <a confederacy of several small nations who had promised to come to one anotherʼs aid if any were attacked>

Synonyms alliance, bloc, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union

Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership