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 of federation

• union
• confederacy
• coalition
• alliance
• league
• confederation

Examples of federation in a Sentence

a federation of labor unions

a federation of women's clubs

the federation of the states

Recent Examples on the Web

The federation provided little technical information about the work by Simabo and Wuhan Textile University, leaving its farming model, bioactive properties and production scale unclear. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

One possibility for prime minister is Fouzi Lakjaa, president of Morocco’s soccer federation, who recently joined the PAM party and has been buoyed by Morocco’s recent soccer achievements. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

One possibility for prime minister is Faouzi Lakjaa, president of Morocco's soccer federation, who recently joined the PAM party and has been buoyed by Morocco's recent soccer achievements. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The best moneymaking opportunities are no longer in Europe – a point Williams discussed with the federation after the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for federation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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