(n): a demarcated area of the Earth
(n): a union of political organizations
(n): a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations
(n): a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
(n): an unofficial association of people or groups
(n): a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
(n): the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Neat map! Even though I too think "... of dunces" when I see the word "confederacy." :-)
I love that whenever I see this word I immediately think "... of dunces."
But that's not why I've come here today... I've come here today to say that I've been mesmerized all morning by this animated page. Even though some of its facts are wrong.