Confederacy

usgb/kənˈfedərəsi/
noun

A group of people, countries, organizations, etc., that unite for a common purpose.

The small nations formed a confederacy to defend themselves against the invading army.
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Often appears as...

  • form a confederacy
  • join a confederacy
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Common Purpose

Confederacy usually implies a temporary alliance for a shared goal.

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The companies formed a confederacy to lobby for the new trade law.
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Broad Usage

The term can apply to any collective group, not just nations.

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Several activist groups entered into a confederacy to amplify their message.
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