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单词 federation
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federation

noun

fed·​er·​a·​tion ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce federation (audio)
1
: an encompassing political or societal entity formed by uniting smaller or more localized entities: such as
a
: a federal government
b
: a union of organizations
2
: the act of creating or becoming a federation
especially : the forming of a federal union

Synonyms

  • alliance
  • axis
  • bloc
  • block
  • coalition
  • combination
  • combine
  • confederacy
  • confederation
  • league
  • union
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Example Sentences

a federation of labor unions a federation of women's clubs the federation of the states
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Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

federation

noun

fed·​er·​a·​tion ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce federation (audio)
: a union of organizations or states
a wildlife federation

federation

noun

as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • confederacy
  • union
  • coalition
  • alliance
  • confederation
  • league
  • partnership
  • bloc
  • organization
  • combine
  • group
  • combination
  • axis
  • association
  • fusion
  • cooperative
  • faction
  • syndicate
  • wing
  • block
  • cartel
  • cabal
  • conspiracy
  • affiliation
  • side
  • front
  • junto
  • trust
  • conference
  • circuit
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