confederation
gb/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
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Angličtina
konföderáció, államszövetség, szövetség
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
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FORMAL
1
konföderáció
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Vzorec užití:
a confederation of [states/countries/regions]
The treaty created a loose confederation of independent states.
A szerződés független államok laza konföderációját hozta létre.
The proposed confederation would let each region keep its own laws while sharing defense policy.
A javasolt konföderáció lehetővé tenné, hogy minden régió megtartsa a saját törvényeit, miközben a védelmi politikát közösen alakítanák ki.
In a confederation, member states normally keep more power than they would in a federation.
Učební příklady
The small states formed a confederation.
A kis államok konföderációt hoztak létre.
Each state in the confederation kept its own government.
A konföderáció minden állama megtartotta a saját kormányát.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse a confederation with a federation: a federation usually has a stronger central government.
Význam
Loose union of states
Kolokace
loose confederation
|political confederation
|confederation of states
|confederation of independent states
|form a confederation
|create a confederation
|join a confederation
|member of a confederation
Synonyma
federation (similar, but often implies a stronger central government)
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alliance (broader; can be less permanent or less formally organized)
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league (often a loose association of states or organizations)
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union (more general and may imply closer integration)
Antonyma
unitary state (a state governed mainly by one central authority)
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separation (the condition of not being politically joined)
Témata
politics
|government
|international_relations
|law
Definice
a group of states or countries that join together but still keep much of their own power
a union of states, regions, or countries that cooperate for common purposes while keeping a large degree of independence, usually under a relatively weak central authority
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
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FORMAL
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konföderáció
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szövetség
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Vzorec užití:
a confederation of [organizations/groups/unions]
The charity is part of an international confederation of aid agencies.
A jótékonysági szervezet egy segélyszervezetekből álló nemzetközi konföderáció tagja.
Several unions joined a confederation to campaign for better working conditions.
Több szakszervezet konföderációba tömörült, hogy jobb munkakörülményekért kampányoljon.
The confederation represents hundreds of local business groups.
Učební příklady
The clubs joined a confederation.
A klubok csatlakoztak egy konföderációhoz.
The confederation helps its member organizations.
A konföderáció segíti a tagszervezeteit.
Častá chyba:
Confederation is usually used for formal groups; for casual groups of people, association or group is more natural.
Význam
Association of organizations
Kolokace
international confederation
|trade union confederation
|confederation of unions
|confederation of employers
|confederation of charities
|national confederation
|regional confederation
|member organizations
Synonyma
association (more general and common for organizations)
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coalition (often formed to achieve a specific goal)
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alliance (emphasizes cooperation and shared interests)
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federation (similar, especially for organizations with a central body)
Antonyma
rivalry (groups compete rather than cooperate)
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fragmentation (groups are split apart rather than organized together)
Témata
organizations
|business
|labor
|civil_society
Definice
a formal group made up of smaller groups or organizations
a formal association of groups, organizations, or institutions that work together for shared aims while remaining separate bodies
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
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FORMAL
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konföderáció
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Vzorec užití:
confederation of [states/regions/organizations]
Debates over confederation lasted for years before the provinces united.
A konföderációról szóló viták évekig tartottak, mielőtt a tartományok egyesültek.
The agreement marked an important step toward confederation.
A megállapodás fontos lépést jelentett a konföderáció felé.
Some leaders saw confederation as a way to protect trade and security.
Učební příklady
Many people supported confederation.
Sokan támogatták a konföderációt.
The leaders talked about confederation.
A vezetők a konföderációról beszéltek.
Častá chyba:
This meaning refers to the act of forming the union, not the union after it exists.
Význam
Formation of a confederation
Kolokace
debate confederation
|support confederation
|oppose confederation
|confederation agreement
|movement toward confederation
|terms of confederation
|before confederation
|after confederation
Synonyma
union (more general; may describe the process or the result)
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unification (often suggests becoming one more fully integrated whole)
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federation (can refer to forming a federal union)
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amalgamation (suggests merging bodies more completely)
Antonyma
dissolution (the breaking up of a union)
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secession (one member leaves a political union)
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breakup (informal term for a union coming apart)
Témata
politics
|history
|organizations
Definice
the process of forming a confederation
the act or process of joining states, regions, or organizations together to form a confederation
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
confederation
IPA
GB/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - fed - er - a - tion (5 slabik)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: confederation
- Plural: confederation, confederations
Výrazy
articles of confederation
1/ˈɑɹtɪkəlz əv kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Early U.S. governing document
the first plan of government for the United States, before the Constitution
Příklady
- Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had limited power to tax.
- The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation helped lead to the Constitutional Convention.
- Students compared the Articles of Confederation with the later U.S. Constitution.
Učební příklady
- The Articles of Confederation came before the U.S. Constitution.
canadian confederation
1/kənˈeɪdiən kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Formation of Canada
the event and process by which Canada was formed as a country
Příklady
- Canadian Confederation took place in 1867 with the union of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
- The museum has an exhibit on the debates leading up to Canadian Confederation.
- Prince Edward Island joined Canada after the original Canadian Confederation.
Učební příklady
- Canadian Confederation helped create Canada.
confederation of british industry
1/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən əv bɹˈɪtɪʃ ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business
UK business organization
a large UK organization that represents businesses
Příklady
- The Confederation of British Industry called for more investment in skills training.
- The government met with leaders from the Confederation of British Industry.
- News reports often refer to the Confederation of British Industry simply as the CBI.
Učební příklady
- The Confederation of British Industry represents many UK businesses.
german confederation
1/d͡ʒˈɚmən kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Historic German-state league
a group of German-speaking states in the 1800s before modern Germany was formed
Příklady
- The German Confederation was established after the defeat of Napoleon.
- Austria and Prussia were the most powerful members of the German Confederation.
- The German Confederation ended in 1866 after the Austro-Prussian War.
Učební příklady
- The German Confederation existed in the nineteenth century.
swiss confederation
1/swˈɪs kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Official name of Switzerland
the formal official name for Switzerland
Příklady
- The official long-form name of Switzerland in English is the Swiss Confederation.
- The treaty was signed on behalf of the Swiss Confederation.
- Most travelers say Switzerland rather than the Swiss Confederation.
Učební příklady
- Switzerland is formally called the Swiss Confederation.