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 winners of that join teams from the five other confederations around the globe in an inter-continental playoff round in November/December and next February to decide three more qualifiers for the World Cup. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The proposal has sparked opposition from confederations, leagues and player representatives who question whether expansion serves the interests of the game or simply creates more commercial opportunities to rake in more money. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Larger confederations tend to get more representation across the board. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Chosen from all six confederations and across 50 FIFA member associations, the 170-strong refereeing contingent – featuring six women – is the largest roster of officials in tournament history. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026

Blatter often had to yield to lesser chiefs, such as the heads of the continental confederations, in order to maintain his grip on power. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

The pattern had jumped continents and confederations. — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 1 June 2026

Concacaf is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, covering soccer teams from Canada up north to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana in the south. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026