federation

fed-er-a-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central government.

  2. 2.

    An organization or group formed by merging several smaller groups or parties.

  3. 3.

    The act of forming a union or alliance.

Forms

plural: federations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    federal federation — A redundant phrase; simply "federation" or "federal system"
  • •
    sports federation — An organization governing a particular sport

Related words

Antonyms: dissolution, separation
See also: confederation, federal, union
Synonyms: alliance, confederation, league, union

Etymology

From Late Latin foederatio ("alliance, league"), from Latin foederare ("to establish by treaty"), from foedus ("covenant, treaty, league"). Entered English in the 18th century.