Synonyms of confederation

confederation

noun

kən-ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in confederacy

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confederacy
• federation
• coalition
• union
• alliance
• league
• partnership
• bloc
• combine
• combination
• group
• axis
• organization
• fusion
• association
• block
• cartel
• faction
• conspiracy
• syndicate
• wing
• cooperative
• cabal
• junto
• side
• affiliation
• front
• trust
• conference
• circuit

2

as in association

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• association
• partnership
• collaboration
• relationship
• affiliation
• cooperation
• connection
• union
• alliance
• relation
• merger
• liaison
• solidarity
• interaction
• dealings
• unification
• linkup
• kinship
• hookup
• integration
• exchange
• unity
• tie-up
• incorporation
• interconnection
• reciprocity
• symbiosis
• interrelation
• oneness
• business
• affinity
• mutualism
• league
• sympathy
• intimacy
• rapport
• attachment
• company
• togetherness
• companionship
• fellowship
• bed
• closeness
• colleagueship
• cahoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• separation
• split
• disunion
• disaffiliation
• severance
• divorce
• parting
• alienation
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confederation

Factoring in that its football confederation has changed ties to play in Asia in between tournaments rather than with Oceania teams, Australia will be more battle-tested when the 2030 edition rolls around. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Hence such loyal Englishmen as Benjamin Franklin proposed a simple confederation against the French and their Indian proxies. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Its departure left New Zealand as the dominant team in a confederation where the next‑highest‑ranked team is New Caledonia. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Defeats The 2026 World Cup marks the first time Oceania’s confederation has received an automatic berth into the tournament, effectively handing New Zealand a free pass into the tournament. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026