Synonyms of confederations

confederations

noun

plural of confederation

1

as in confederacies

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

• confederacies
• federations
• coalitions
• alliances
• unions
• leagues
• blocs
• partnerships
• groups
• combinations
• axes
• combines
• organizations
• associations
• factions
• cartels
• blocks
• cooperatives
• syndicates
• cabals
• fusions
• conspiracies
• wings
• sides
• affiliations
• trusts
• fronts
• juntos
• conferences
• circuits

2

as in associations

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

• associations
• partnerships
• relationships
• collaborations
• affiliations
• connections
• cooperations
• relations
• unions
• alliances
• mergers
• liaisons
• solidarities
• interactions
• dealings
• hookups
• kinships
• linkups
• unities
• interrelations
• interconnections
• unifications
• exchanges
• reciprocities
• tie-ups
• incorporations
• integrations
• sympathies
• affinities
• rapports
• symbioses
• intimacies
• companies
• leagues
• businesses
• mutualisms
• attachments
• fellowships
• companionships
• cahoots
• beds
• colleagueships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociations
• divisions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• separations
• splits
• partings
• disaffiliations
• severances
• divorces
• disunions
• alienations
• estrangements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of confederations

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

The confederations are presenting themselves not as rivals attempting to weaken FIFA, but as guardians of a collective system. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Once reports of the proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup broke last month, three confederations — Asia, Europe, and North America — along with anger from world leaders and dissenting FIFA staff pushed Infantino to back down. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Looking after the needs of the smaller nations has been a means of cementing the popularity of Infantino, but the backlash that has come from three confederations presents him with a new problem. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026