Synonyms for

Confederacy

Verb / kʌˈnfedɜ:ʌsi: / / kʌˈnfedrʌsi: / Another word for confederacy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of states, nations, or people that have joined together for a common purpose or goal.

Synonyms & similar words

south dixieland confederatestates confederacy confederation conspiracy dixie confederatestatesofamerica federation alliance coalition federation league union partnership association bloc commonwealth community compact consortium corporation guild society syndicate team tribe affiliation

Synonyms by register

Formal

alliance league federation coalition

Informal

team-up gang crew bunch

Literary

fellowship brotherhood covenant

Antonyms

disunity separation division discord disagreement nonalliance

Common collocations

  • southern confederacy
  • native confederacy
  • secret confederacy
  • act of confederacy
  • member of the confederacy
  • confederacy of crime
  • civil war confederacy

Word family

noun confederacy
verb confederate
adjective confederate

Usage note

Often refers to a political union, especially the Confederate States of America during the US Civil War. Can also refer to a group of people united for a common purpose, sometimes with negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The confederacy of ants worked together to carry the food to their nest.
  2. The confederacy of nations came together to fight against a common enemy.
  3. The confederacy of tribes was formed to protect their land from outsiders.
  4. The confederacy of companies joined forces to create a stronger presence in the market.
  5. The confederacy of students banded together to protest against unfair treatment.

Quotes

  • I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so. - Abraham Lincoln, on the Confederacy
  • It is with great reluctance that I have followed the course which has been forced upon me... I have worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came. - Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America
  • The confederacy is a gathering of those who share the same ideals and goals. - Unknown

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