consociation
Americannoun
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the act of uniting in association.
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an association of churches or religious orders.
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Ecology. a climax community in which a single species is dominant.
Etymology
Origin of consociation
1585–95; < Latin consociātiōn-, stem of consociātiō an associating; see consociate, -ion
Example Sentences
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One was the artist Holgrave, who, in spite of his consociation with reformers, and his other queer and questionable traits, continued to hold an elevated place in Hepzibah's regard.
From House of the Seven Gables by Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Connecticut, founded, 104; New Haven united to, 106; takes initiative in forming New England Confederation, 106, 107; frontier, settlements in, 174; "consociation" in, 190, 195.
From Beginnings of the American People by Dodd, William E.
And, now and then, it has beautiful glimpses of the consociation of spirits according to spiritual affinities.
From The Wedding Guest by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
His wisdom, order declares, which is the difference of virtues and vices, and the consociation of men by lawful governments and contracts ordained in wonderful wisdom.
From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by
"You are in such evil consociation," whispered a voice within him.
From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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