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federation

[ fed-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of federating or uniting in a league.
  2. 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.
  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.


federation

1

/ ˌɛəˈɪʃə /

noun

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Federation

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/ ˌɛəˈɪʃə /

noun

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • t·ڱe·tDz noun
  • Э··tDz adjective
  • Э··tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of federation1

1715–25; < Late Latin ڴDZپō- (stem of ڴDZپō ) a leaguing. See federate, -ion
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Though the organization is not always supportive of tax credits, the federation has always supported the film and TV program, she said.

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"We will inject a little bit of club football into federation football," he said in his first news conference as England manager last Friday.

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That federation will officially become World Boxing, contingent on the imminent vote of the full IOC Session.

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The IOC has said only athletes whose national federations were members of World Boxing by the time of the start of the qualification events for the 2028 Olympics could take part in Los Angeles.

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"The tournament is always one of the sporting highlights of the year, so we look forward to continuing to work with Six Nations Rugby and each union and federation moving forward."

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