federation

noun
UK: /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

  1. A group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a single group for shared purposes.

    1. Our sports federation is very strong now.
    2. The new federation aims to promote cooperation between member countries in the region.

  2. The act of creating a unified group from separate entities.

    1. The federation process took several years.
    2. The federation of the smaller unions created a more powerful bargaining position.

Synonyms

confederation alliance coalition league union
federation verb

  1. To unite or form into a federation.

    1. They decided to federate the smaller clubs.
    2. The government plans to federate the regions to improve economic stability and governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "federation" in English means: A group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a single group for shared purposes., The act of creating a unified group from separate entities..

The phonetic transcription of "federation" is /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "federation": confederation, alliance, coalition, league, union.

Example usage of "federation": "Our sports federation is very strong now.". More examples on the page.