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federation
[ fed-uh-rey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of federating or uniting in a league.
- the formation of a political unity, with a central government, by a number of separate states, each of which retains control of its own internal affairs.
- a league or confederacy.
- a federated body formed by a number of nations, states, societies, unions, etc., each retaining control of its own internal affairs.
federation
1/ ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən /
noun
- the act of federating
- the union of several provinces, states, etc, to form a federal union
- a political unit formed in such a way
- any league, alliance, or confederacy
- a union of several parties, groups, etc
- any association or union for common action
Federation
2/ ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən /
noun
- the Federationthe federation of the Australian colonies in 1901
- a style of domestic architecture of that period, characterized by red brick, terracotta roof tiles, sinuous curves, and heavy window frames
Other Words From
- inter·feder·ation noun
- profed·er·ation adjective
- refed·er·ation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of federation1
Example Sentences
If the suit succeeds, it will be a disaster for whatever hope democracy has left in the Russian Federation.
Clinton exclaimed at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers.
Political groups such the American Federation for Children and Democrats for Education Reform need to protect reformers.
The World High Diving Federation, established in 1996, is recognized by the Olympic Committee as the sport's governing body.
The reason: opposition from the publishing and anime industries and even from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Mrs. Bassett runs a woman's club in Fraserville and she's one of the lights in the Federation.
The Federation's President introduced himself and described the problem briefly.
The European Federation tarries behind Mazzini's eager prophecy, but its coming cannot be delayed for ever.
The excitement and gabble were worse than the Dean case, or Federation, and sickened me, for they were all on the wrong track.
Now, however, you are nearly at the stage where you will be invited to join the Galactic Federation.
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