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A group of people, states that are joined in a common cause

Joined Together
A confederation is a country made up of a group of semi-autonomous units, each of which has its own sphere of governance but which surrenders certain matters to a central federal government. Examples include Switzerland, Canada and the United States of America.

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adjective 1. united in a league, alliance, or conspiracy.

2. ( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the Confederate States of America:

the Confederate army.

noun 3. a person, group, nation, etc., united with others in a confederacy; an ally.

4. an accomplice, especially in a mischievous or criminal act.

5. ( initial capital letter ) U.S. History . a supporter of the Confederate States of America.

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