CONFEDERACY
/kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/
11 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of CONFEDERACY
An alliance.
A state where the sovereign constituent units delegate their authority to the centre. As opposed to a federation, where the central and regional governments are each equal and sovereign in their own sphere.
Specifically, an instance of a decentralized governing structure among the indigenous peoples of North America.
"The Blackfoot, Iroquois, and Sioux peoples all were governed as confederacies. There were also multi-ethnic confederacies, such as the Iron Confederacy made up of the Plains Cree, Assiniboine, Stoney, and Saulteaux."
Examples of CONFEDERACY in a Sentence
- "The Blackfoot, Iroquois, and Sioux peoples all were governed as confederacies. There were also multi-ethnic confederacies, such as the Iron Confederacy made up of the Plains Cree, Assiniboine, Stoney, and Saulteaux."
Word Details
Is CONFEDERACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONFEDERACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONFEDERACY uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONFEDERACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | f | e | d | e | r | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONFEDERACY
100 words from the letters in CONFEDERACY
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How to Use CONFEDERACY in Word Games
CONFEDERACY is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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