confederation
gb/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
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Engelsk
konföderáció, államszövetség, szövetség
SUBSTANTIV
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FORMAL
1
konföderáció
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Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
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.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse a confederation with a federation: a federation usually has a stronger central government.
Betydning
Loose union of states
Ordkombinasjoner
loose confederation
|political confederation
|confederation of states
|confederation of independent states
|form a confederation
|create a confederation
|join a confederation
|member of a confederation
Synonymer
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)
Antonymer
unitary state (a state governed mainly by one central authority)
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separation (the condition of not being politically joined)
Temaer
politics
|government
|international_relations
|law
Definisjon
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
SUBSTANTIV
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FORMAL
2
konföderáció
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szövetség
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Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The clubs joined a confederation.
A klubok csatlakoztak egy konföderációhoz.
The confederation helps its member organizations.
A konföderáció segíti a tagszervezeteit.
Vanlig feil:
Confederation is usually used for formal groups; for casual groups of people, association or group is more natural.
Betydning
Association of organizations
Ordkombinasjoner
international confederation
|trade union confederation
|confederation of unions
|confederation of employers
|confederation of charities
|national confederation
|regional confederation
|member organizations
Synonymer
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)
Antonymer
rivalry (groups compete rather than cooperate)
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fragmentation (groups are split apart rather than organized together)
Temaer
organizations
|business
|labor
|civil_society
Definisjon
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
SUBSTANTIV
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FORMAL
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konföderáció
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Bruksmønster:
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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Many people supported confederation.
Sokan támogatták a konföderációt.
The leaders talked about confederation.
A vezetők a konföderációról beszéltek.
Vanlig feil:
This meaning refers to the act of forming the union, not the union after it exists.
Betydning
Formation of a confederation
Ordkombinasjoner
debate confederation
|support confederation
|oppose confederation
|confederation agreement
|movement toward confederation
|terms of confederation
|before confederation
|after confederation
Synonymer
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)
Antonymer
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)
Temaer
politics
|history
|organizations
Definisjon
the process of forming a confederation
the act or process of joining states, regions, or organizations together to form a confederation
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
confederation
IPA
GB/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kɑnfˌɛdɚˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
con - fed - er - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: confederation
- Plural: confederation, confederations
Uttrykk
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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Switzerland is formally called the Swiss Confederation.