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

Concacaf, the confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean, also rejected the plans in a statement. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Kushner and Thrive have now been thrust into what may be a prolonged fight between FIFA and UEFA, the European confederation representing 55 member associations. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Major European and other confederations accuse Infantino of deception, undermining integrity. — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The fallout from that controversial attempt has divided the soccer landscape, with continental confederations and individual national associations all split on whether a change in FIFA leadership is needed. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026