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Italian

confederazione

/koɱ.fe.de.ratˈtsjoː.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

confederation

  • an alliance or union of states or groups
  • a large national union or association of organizations

In a sentence

I cantoni formarono una confederazione per proteggere i propri confini.

The cantons formed a confederation to protect their borders.

La confederazione sindacale ha indetto una riunione straordinaria.

The trade union confederation called an extraordinary meeting.

Questo trattato trasforma l'alleanza in una vera confederazione?

Does this treaty transform the alliance into a true confederation?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
confederazionefeminine · singular
confederazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine noun ending in -zione; forms the plural in -zioni.

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