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
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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In recent years, the White House has selected which turkey should be presented as the National Thanksgiving Turkey and which should be the alternate, according to the federation.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025
The federations’ legal action against Shein seeks to stop unfair competition and ensure compliance with European product safety standards, leveling the playing field for French retailers.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish soccer federation president who resigned after kissing a player without her consent at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, was pelted with eggs while on stage promoting his book.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Defending World Cup champion Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, so the federation is using the FIFA international window as a training camp and initially planned two friendlies against Angola and India, but the India plans fell through.
—Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025
The federations’ legal action against Shein seeks to stop unfair competition and ensure compliance with European product safety standards, leveling the playing field for French retailers.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish soccer federation president who resigned after kissing a player without her consent at the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, was pelted with eggs while on stage promoting his book.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Defending World Cup champion Argentina has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, so the federation is using the FIFA international window as a training camp and initially planned two friendlies against Angola and India, but the India plans fell through.
—Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for federation
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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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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