pro-confederation
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/proʊ kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
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/prəʊ kənˌfɛdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
in favor of a union/league
Etymology
'pro-confederation' is formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro') meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', combined with 'confederation' (from Latin 'confederatio').
'confederation' comes from Latin 'confederatio' (from 'con-' meaning 'together' + 'foedus' meaning 'league' or 'treaty'), passed into Middle English via Old French and Medieval Latin; the compound 'pro-confederation' is a modern English formation using the productive prefix 'pro-'.
Initially, elements meant 'for' and 'a league/treaty'; over time the compound came to mean specifically 'in favor of forming or maintaining a political union or league' in contemporary usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or group that supports a confederation.
During the debate, several pro-confederation spoke in favor of forming a joint government.
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Adjective 1
supporting or in favor of a confederation (a union or league of states or groups).
The committee issued a pro-confederation statement advocating closer ties between the provinces.
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Last updated: 2025/10/22 10:15