federation
noun
fed·er·a·tion
ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən 
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
Examples of federation in a Sentence
a federation of labor unions
a federation of women's clubs
the federation of the states
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Still, the federation could partly disintegrate in volatile border regions such as the North Caucasus.
—
Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024
This week, officials of 24 national federations from South America, Central America and North America were in town for the FIFA Forward Workshop Americas.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
The payment of prize money will depend upon the World Athletics ratification process, including athletes undergoing and clearing the usual anti-doping procedures, the federation said.
—Mark Schoifet, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
No other sporting federations have announced similar plans to compensate medalists.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
He was later banned for three years by FIFA, the international soccer federation.
—Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Track and field will be the first sport to give direct cash payments for Olympic gold medals, the sport’s federation announced Wednesday.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
There are now more than 75 padel federations throughout the world, which was the last barrier the sport needed to exceed for possible inclusion in the 2032 Summer Games in Brisbane, Australia.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
American sportswear giant Nike will supply all of Germany’s national teams with its apparel and equipment from 2027, the German soccer federation (DFB) surprisingly announced Thursday.
—Ciarán Fahey, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2024
Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2024
This week, officials of 24 national federations from South America, Central America and North America were in town for the FIFA Forward Workshop Americas.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
The payment of prize money will depend upon the World Athletics ratification process, including athletes undergoing and clearing the usual anti-doping procedures, the federation said.
—Mark Schoifet, Fortune Europe, 11 Apr. 2024
No other sporting federations have announced similar plans to compensate medalists.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
He was later banned for three years by FIFA, the international soccer federation.
—Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Track and field will be the first sport to give direct cash payments for Olympic gold medals, the sport’s federation announced Wednesday.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
There are now more than 75 padel federations throughout the world, which was the last barrier the sport needed to exceed for possible inclusion in the 2032 Summer Games in Brisbane, Australia.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
American sportswear giant Nike will supply all of Germany’s national teams with its apparel and equipment from 2027, the German soccer federation (DFB) surprisingly announced Thursday.
—Ciarán Fahey, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2024
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federation
noun
fed·er·a·tion
ˌfed-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: a political body formed by uniting smaller bodies
especially
: a federal government
2
: the act of creating or becoming a federation
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