federation

[ˌfedəˈreɪʃn]

federation Definition

  • 1a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs
  • 2an organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league

Using federation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "federation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The United States is a federation of 50 states.

  • Example

    The European Union is a political and economic federation.

  • Example

    The International Space Station is a federation of space agencies from different countries.

federation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for federation

Antonyms for federation

Idioms Using federation

  • to unite or join together in a federation

    Example

    The two organizations federated with each other to form a stronger alliance.

  • to unite or join together in opposition to something

    Example

    The countries federated against the common enemy.

  • to unite or join together for a common purpose

    Example

    The organizations federated to promote environmental protection.

Phrases with federation

  • a national organization of labor unions in the United States

    Example

    The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is the largest federation of labor unions in the United States.

  • federation of students

    an organization that represents students at a national level

    Example

    The Canadian Federation of Students is a national federation of students' unions in Canada.

  • an international tennis tournament for women's national teams

    Example

    The United States won the Federation Cup in 2020.

Origins of federation

from Latin 'foederatio', meaning 'a league'

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Summary: federation in Brief

The term 'federation' [ˌfedəˈreɪʃn] refers to a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs, or an organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league. Examples include the United States, the European Union, and the International Space Station. Phrases like 'federation of labor' and 'federation of students' denote national organizations, while idioms like 'federate with' and 'federate against' describe uniting or joining together for a common purpose or opposition.

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