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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The federation said it was working with law enforcement to ensure safety at events.
From Los Angeles Times
“What people are looking for and what they find job satisfaction in has changed,” said Pete Muller, the federation’s director of communications.
The prime minister tweaked some proposals after calling the federation in for talks late last month, but it was clearly not enough.
From BBC
It said some families felt their concerns were not heard and recommended improvements in how the federation listens and responds to them.
From BBC
“You can see the results,” Martina, now president of the federation, said of the players who stuck it out, more than a dozen of whom began their careers before Curacao became independent.
From Los Angeles Times
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