word
confederalism
kun-FED-er-uh-liz-um
kənˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
confederalism
Dictionary meaning
A system in which sovereign units delegate limited powers to a central authority while retaining broad independence.
History and origin
From confederation.
Examples
- The founders debated confederalism before endorsing a stronger federal union.
Common mispronunciations
con-FEE-der-al-ism
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