confederation
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/kənˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
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/kənˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
A group of countries or organizations that work together to help each other.
The confederation of countries agreed to trade freely with each other.
国家联盟同意彼此间进行自由贸易。
In Canada, the joining of provinces and territories to form the country on July 1, 1867.
Canadian Confederation created the country we know today.
加拿大联邦创建了我们今天所熟知的国家。