consociation

Etymology
Borrowed from, the  of , from  +. is derived from +  (from, ultimately from ).

Noun

 * 1)  Associating, or coming together in a union;  an instance of this.
 * 2)  Intimate companionship or fellowship;  an instance of this.
 * 3)  A confederation of Christian churches or organizations.
 * 4)  A voluntary, permanent council made up of representatives of neighbouring Congregational churches for mutual advice and co-operation in ecclesiastical matters; also, a meeting of pastors and delegates from churches thus united.
 * 5)  A subdivision of an association, made up chiefly of organisms of a single species.
 * 6)  A power-sharing arrangement over territory entered into by competing groups.
 * 7)  An alliance; a confederation.
 * 1)  A confederation of Christian churches or organizations.
 * 2)  A voluntary, permanent council made up of representatives of neighbouring Congregational churches for mutual advice and co-operation in ecclesiastical matters; also, a meeting of pastors and delegates from churches thus united.
 * 3)  A subdivision of an association, made up chiefly of organisms of a single species.
 * 4)  A power-sharing arrangement over territory entered into by competing groups.
 * 5)  An alliance; a confederation.
 * 1)  A power-sharing arrangement over territory entered into by competing groups.
 * 2)  An alliance; a confederation.

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