Federation Definition

fĕdə-rāshən
noun
The act of uniting or of forming a union of states, groups, etc. by agreement of each member to subordinate its power to that of the central authority in common affairs.
Webster's New World
An organization formed by such an act; league; specif., a federal union of states, nations, etc.
Webster's New World
A league or association formed by federating, especially a government or political body established through federal union.
American Heritage

(computing, telecommunications) A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
adjective
(Australia) Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.
We live in a federation house.
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Other Word Forms of Federation

Noun

Singular:
federation
Plural:
federations

Origin of Federation

  • From French fédération, from Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare.

    From Wiktionary

Federation Sentence Examples

  • He had been a member of the Social Democratic Federation since 1883.

  • In 1889 an important step towards federation was taken by Sir Henry Parkes.

  • Confalonieri, who was in favor of an Italian federation composed lEngelsm of northern Italy under the house of Savoy, central bardy.

  • Since federation no chartered bank has been compelled to liquidate without paying its note-holders in full.

  • Out of this grew the Free Church Federation, which secures a measure of co-operation between the Protestant Evangelical churches throughout England.

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Words Starting With

FFEFED

Words Ending With

NONION

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