plural federations
1
a
: a country formed by separate states that have given certain powers to a central government while keeping control over local matters
b
: an organization that is made by loosely joining together smaller organizations
a federation of labor unions
a federation of women's clubs
2
: the act of joining together separate organizations or states
the federation of the states
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/federation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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