confederation

名词 confederation:

1. the state of being allied or confederated
   同义词：alliance
2. a union of political organizations
   同义词：confederacy, federation
3. the act of forming an alliance or confederation
   同义词：alliance

1. A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit.
   组织，政党，团体这样形成的联合，尤指为相互利益的人民、政党或政治实体的联盟或同盟
2. Other organizations have joined the confederation for mutual benefit.
   其他组织为了共同的利益也加入了这个联盟。
3. She works in the confederation of British industry.
   她在英国工业联合会工作。