federation
Americannoun
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the act of federating or uniting in a league.
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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.
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a league or confederacy.
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a federated body formed by a number of nations, states, societies, unions, etc., each retaining control of its own internal affairs.
noun
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the act of federating
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the union of several provinces, states, etc, to form a federal union
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a political unit formed in such a way
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any league, alliance, or confederacy
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a union of several parties, groups, etc
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any association or union for common action
noun
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the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901
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a style of domestic architecture of that period, characterized by red brick, terracotta roof tiles, sinuous curves, and heavy window frames
Other Word Forms
- interfederation noun
- profederation adjective
- refederation noun
Etymology
Origin of federation
1715–25; < Late Latin foederātiōn- (stem of foederātiō ) a leaguing. See federate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Raman broke with the labor federation and her colleagues in September, voting against the $2.6-billion expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
From Los Angeles Times
Those experts are often supplied by a country’s ski federation or by individual equipment manufacturers sponsoring the athlete in question.
From Los Angeles Times
Meanwhile, a hockey federation boss offered Russians some consolation: watching the Games was still better than talking to an AI chatbot.
"I am deeply moved by the love shown to a small skater from a small federation."
From BBC
Last year, World Aquatics became the first international sport federation to ban athletes, coaches and officials from its events if they have taken part in the Enhanced Games.
From BBC
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