CONFEDERACIES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a union of political organizations

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

Synonyms

Confederacy, Confederate states of america, Confederation, South, Confederate states