consociation Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con*so`ci*a"tion noun

Etymology

L. consociatio.

Definitions

1. Intimate union; fellowship; alliance; companionship; confederation; association; intimacy.

   A friendly consociation with your kindred elements. Warburton.

2. A voluntary and permanent council or union of neighboring Congregational churches, for mutual advice and coperation in ecclesiastical matters; a meeting of pasters and delegates from churches thus united. ✍ In Connecticut some of the Congregational churhes are associated in consociations and the others in conferences.