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confederation

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/kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/ · con-fed-er-a-tion

A union of sovereign groups or communities, especially states; a league.

Meanings

nounformal

A union of sovereign groups or communities, especially states; a league.

خود مختار گروپوں یا کمیونٹیوں، خاص طور پر ریاستوں کا ایک اتحاد؛ ایک لیگ۔

وفاق

wifaq

Formal: متحدہ ریاستیں

Synonyms

unionallianceleagueاتحادلیگمعاہدہ

Antonyms

disunionseparationdivisionتفریقعلیحدگیتنہائی

Common Collocations

  • confederation of states
  • political confederation
  • economic confederation

Example Sentences

The confederation of states was formed to enhance their political influence.

ریاستوں کا وفاق سیاسی اثر و رسوخ بڑھانے کے لیے تشکیل دیا گیا تھا.

Riyasaton ka wifaq siyasi asar o rusukh barhane ke liye tashkeel diya gaya tha.

Several countries joined the confederation to collaborate on trade agreements.

بہت سے ممالک تجارتی معاہدوں پر تعاون کرنے کے لیے وفاق میں شامل ہوئے.

Bahut se mulk tijarti muahidon par taawun karne ke liye wifaq mein shamil hue.

A confederation can provide member states with a unified voice in international affairs.

ایک وفاق رکن ریاستوں کو بین الاقوامی امور میں ایک متحدہ آواز فراہم کر سکتا ہے.

Aik wifaq rukun riyasaton ko bain ul-aqwaami umoor mein aik muttahid aawaaz faraham kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

federation:A federation is typically a union of states with a strong central government, while a confederation is a loose alliance with limited central authority.

Word Family

confederate
nounوفاقی
confederacy
nounوفاقیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'con' as 'together' and 'federation' as a group working together.

Imagine a group of people shaking hands to symbolize unity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "confoederatio" — a league, alliance

First known use: 15th century

The term confederation has evolved from its Latin roots to refer to a union of sovereign groups or states that cooperate for specific purposes.