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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.
federation
1/ ˌɛəˈɪʃə /
noun
the act of federating
the union of several provinces, states, etc, to form a federal union
a political unit formed in such a way
any league, alliance, or confederacy
a union of several parties, groups, etc
any association or union for common action
Federation
2/ ˌɛəˈɪʃə /
noun
the federation of the Australian colonies in 1901
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
Example Sentences
The Mexican soccer federation generates about a third of its annual income in the U.S. through matchday income, TV rights and sponsorship deals driven by the large Mexican and Mexican-American fan base in the country.
Ratification was then confirmed by acclamation - in the form of applause - rather than a traditional vote, with only Norway's football federation abstaining, and criticising the bidding process.
If Lord Bracadale decides to stay in post, the federation has said it will seek a judicial review.
After receiving her World Cup winners medal, Hermoso was kissed by Spain's former football federation boss Luis Rubiales without her consent.
"I came from the Soviet Union. We were not professional, we were amateurs. The money which I won not only here but in Wimbledon, everywhere else, was going to our federation," the 76-year-old said.
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