federation

[ fed-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ ˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən /

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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.

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Origin of federation

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

OTHER WORDS FROM federation

in·ter·fed·er·a·tion, nounpro·fed·er·a·tion, adjectivere·fed·er·a·tion, noun

Words nearby federation

Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal Trade Commission, federate, federated church, Federated Malay States, federation, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Federation of the West Indies, Federation wheat, federative, Federer

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How to use federation in a sentence

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.
A New Martial Art Keeps Cult Leader’s Teachings Alive|Daniel Malloy|December 18, 2020|Ozy
We don’t allow any new worlds into the federation until their scientists stop using P values.
Top 10 questions I’d ask an alien from the Galactic Federation|Tom Siegfried|December 9, 2020|Science News
Cone said the federation has offered the women’s team a contract similar to the men’s.
U.S. Soccer, women’s team settle on working conditions, setting up appeal over equal pay|Steven Goff|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
The momentum was also spurred by clubs, fans and federations joining in.
‘The audience is still there’: How U.K. sports outlets pivoted to branded content, social video to keep fans engaged as seasons were delayed|Lucinda Southern|July 29, 2020|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.
Ethiopia is treading a political tightrope as its unresolved ethnic tensions erupt in violence again|Yohannes Gedamu|July 16, 2020|Quartz
If the suit succeeds, it will be a disaster for whatever hope democracy has left in the Russian Federation.
The Kremlin’s Plan to Erase Russia’s Memory and Its Conscience|Anna Nemtsova|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Clinton exclaimed at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers.
Hillary Clinton Basks in Labor’s Love: ‘This Is Like a Homecoming!’|David Freedlander|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Political groups such the American Federation for Children and Democrats for Education Reform need to protect reformers.
A Letter of Thanks to Michelle Rhee|Dmitri Mehlhorn|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The World High Diving Federation, established in 1996, is recognized by the Olympic Committee as the sport's governing body.
The World Series of Cliff Diving Takes Itself Very Seriously|Hampton Stevens|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The reason: opposition from the publishing and anime industries and even from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Japan's Kiddie Porn Empire: Bye-Bye?|Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Bassett runs a woman's club in Fraserville and she's one of the lights in the Federation.
A Hoosier Chronicle|Meredith Nicholson
The Federation's President introduced himself and described the problem briefly.
The Flaming Mountain|Harold Leland Goodwin
The European Federation tarries behind Mazzini's eager prophecy, but its coming cannot be delayed for ever.
The Life of Mazzini|Bolton King
The excitement and gabble were worse than the Dean case, or Federation, and sickened me, for they were all on the wrong track.
Over the Sliprails|Henry Lawson
Now, however, you are nearly at the stage where you will be invited to join the Galactic Federation.
Pagan Passions|Gordon Randall Garrett

British Dictionary definitions for federation (1 of 2)

federation

/ (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

British Dictionary definitions for federation (2 of 2)

Federation

/ (ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən) /

noun Australian

the Federation the 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

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British Dictionary definitions for federation (1 of 2)

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