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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

confederacy

/kənˈfɛdərəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does confederacy mean?

noun

A league or association of people or states for mutual aid or protection, especially a secret organization of individuals or groups with a common interest or goal. A confederacy can also refer to a loose alliance of states or organizations that cooperate on specific issues.

Example

"The Native American tribes formed a confederacy to resist the European colonization of their lands."

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