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 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

Federation

²

/ ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• interfederation noun
• profederation adjective
• refederation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of federation¹

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

Example Sentences

Soccer, will do something that has never been done before when she becomes the first female national federation head to preside over a World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times

Soccer, will do something that has never been done before when she becomes the first female national federation head to preside over soccer’s biggest tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you’re an Olympic federation from a specific country, you’ll be here all year training athletes before the Games begin,” Stark said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a cheek swab or blood test, which is done once in an athlete's life by each national federation.

From BBC

The French wine exporters federation, FEVS, said it would "create major difficulties for the wines and spirits sector".

From BBC

Related Words

• association 
• league 
• union