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
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As yet, there was no sign nor line of dissipation marked upon her piquant face, nor in her consociation with Jimmy was there ever the slightest reference to or reminder of her vocation.
From The Efficiency Expert by Edgar Rice Burroughs
And, now and then, it has beautiful glimpses of the consociation of spirits according to spiritual affinities.
From The Wedding Guest by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
"You are in such evil consociation," whispered a voice within him.
From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
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 William E. Dodd
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 Nathaniel Hawthorne
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