confederation

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the process of forming a union or alliance between different groups.

n. the act or process of forming an alliance or political union.

“The confederation of the various tribes took many years of negotiation.”

“Historians argue that the confederation of these disparate territories was driven more by economic necessity than by shared cultural identity.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal

n. the historical event in 1867 when several provinces joined to form the country of Canada.

n. the process by which the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into one Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867.

“Students in Toronto learn about the history of Confederation in primary school.”

“The debates leading up to Confederation reflected deep-seated concerns regarding provincial autonomy and the linguistic rights of the French-speaking population.”