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

• alliance
• axis
• bloc
• block
• coalition
• combination
• combine
• confederacy
• confederation
• league
• union

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 utilizes the Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida, which offers interest-free loans for people trying to grow their families with their service, Making Miracle Babies. —Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025

However, smaller federations have reportedly urged the lawyer stay on. —Samindra Kunti, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the federation, and prominent sponsors withdrew their support. —Katie Strang, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

The federation on Sunday admitted that the suits had been deliberately altered, after a video emerged online of the alterations being made. —Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025

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