federation
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əˈreɪ noun
1.
the act of federating or uniting in a league.
2.
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.
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federation (ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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Example sentences
He also joined with neighboring emirates to form a loose federation.
The federation's ambition is to make a real difference for consumers.
Libraries within those regions have formed a federation.
His ultimate political ideal included nothing short of the welfare and the commercial federation of the world.
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