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federation

[fed-uh-rey-shuhn]

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.

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

Related forms

in·ter·fed·er·a·tion, noun

pro·fed·er·a·tion, adjective

re·fed·er·a·tion, noun

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federation (ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən)

—n
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 (ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən)

—n
1.	the Federation 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

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Word Origin & History

federation

Federation is first attested 1721, from L.L. foederationem, from L. foederare "league together," from foedus "covenant, league" (gen. foederis); see federal.

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