Como Pronunciar "confederacy"
word
kənˈfɛdɝəsi/, /kənˈfɛdɹəsi
kuhn-FED-er-uh-see
kənfˈɛdəɹəsi
kuhn-FED-uh-ruh-see
Definição
A confederacy is a group of states, organizations, or people joined together by a formal agreement for a common purpose, often with limited central authority. The word is especially used in history and politics.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
kənˈfɛdɝəsi/, /kənˈfɛdɹəsi
Inglês Britânico
kənfˈɛdəɹəsi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
kuhn-FED-er-uh-see
UK
kuhn-FED-uh-ruh-see
Ouça em Contexto
The thirteen states formed a confederacy in early American history.
The tribes created a confederacy for mutual protection.
A confederacy allows its members to keep their own independence.
During the Civil War, the South was known as the Confederacy.