federation

[ fed-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of federating or uniting in a league.
2. 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.
3. a league or confederacy.
4. 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

1. the Federation
   the Federation the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901
2. a style of domestic architecture of that period, characterized by red brick, terracotta roof tiles, sinuous curves, and heavy window frames

federation

²

/ ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of federating
2. the union of several provinces, states, etc, to form a federal union
3. a political unit formed in such a way
4. any league, alliance, or confederacy
5. a union of several parties, groups, etc
6. any association or union for common action

Other Words From

• inter·feder·ation noun
• profed·er·ation adjective
• refed·er·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of federation¹

1715–25; < Late Latin foederātiōn- (stem of foederātiō ) a leaguing. See federate, -ion

Example Sentences

Even so, some school centers have shut down and several former tae kwon do students have left, not just because of the association with Osho, but also because of the disassociation with federation boards that advance athletes’ careers.

From Ozy

We don’t allow any new worlds into the federation until their scientists stop using P values.

From Science News

Cone said the federation has offered the women’s team a contract similar to the men’s.

From Washington Post

The momentum was also spurred by clubs, fans and federations joining in.

From Digiday

Oromia, one of the regions in Ethiopia’s ethnically constituted federation and the country’s most populated one, also happens to be the political constituency of prime minister Abiy Ahmed.

From Quartz

If the suit succeeds, it will be a disaster for whatever hope democracy has left in the Russian Federation.

From The Daily Beast

Clinton exclaimed at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers.

From The Daily Beast

Political groups such the American Federation for Children and Democrats for Education Reform need to protect reformers.

From The Daily Beast

The World High Diving Federation, established in 1996, is recognized by the Olympic Committee as the sport's governing body.

From The Daily Beast

The reason: opposition from the publishing and anime industries and even from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Bassett runs a woman's club in Fraserville and she's one of the lights in the Federation.

From Project Gutenberg

The Federation's President introduced himself and described the problem briefly.

From Project Gutenberg

The European Federation tarries behind Mazzini's eager prophecy, but its coming cannot be delayed for ever.

From Project Gutenberg

The excitement and gabble were worse than the Dean case, or Federation, and sickened me, for they were all on the wrong track.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, however, you are nearly at the stage where you will be invited to join the Galactic Federation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• association
• league
• union