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consociation

con·so·ci·a·tion [ kən sshee áysh'n ] (plural con·so·ci·a·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. friendly association: a friendly association or alliance ( formal )

2. ecology ecological community with one main species: an ecological community that has one dominant species, e.g. a forest consisting predominantly of beech trees

3. politics political coalition: a grouping of political parties or pressure groups within a region or country that work together to share power

4. christianity association of Reformed churches: an association of churches or religious societies, especially Congregational churches in New England and Presbyterian churches


con·so·ci·a·tion·al adjective
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