federation

noun

ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce federation (audio)
Definition of federationnext
as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields

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Recent Examples of federation Spain's soccer federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled on Wednesday. — Joseph Wilson, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 This level of online abuse is prevalent in global sports, and federations, governments, and, of course, the people on the receiving end of this hate are scrambling to find meaningful solutions. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026 The federation developed its progressive INWA 10 Step Method™ to teach people the simple technique safely and effectively. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 André said the federation approached Concacaf due to the ongoing security situation in Haiti, which continues to prevent the team from playing international matches in the country. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for federation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
  1. union
  2. confederacy
  3. coalition
  4. alliance
  5. league
  6. confederation
Noun
  • Before the strike action, the government had been negotiating with unions -- a familiar scenario in French politics -- in hopes of limiting the protest movement, which has resulted in France's most violent civil unrest in years.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In keeping with historical precedent, the union nuked that offer.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of union
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  • Seneca said the renaming violated the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, which was signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee confederacy promising perpetual peace and friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of confederacy
Noun
  • The mandate goes to the lawmaker most likely to assemble a coalition.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Young protestors answered with an insurrectionary energy in the summer and soon found support from a broader coalition comprised of opposition parties, social movements and other pillars of Indian civil society.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of coalition
Noun
  • The Jewish state has developed a troika alliance with both Greece and Cyprus.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Jason Tschepljakow / dpa/picture alliance France’s Interior Ministry said turnout stood at 320,000 on Saturday.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of alliance
Noun
  • Ottawa’s eight power-play goals are tied for the fifth fewest in the league with seven other teams, but its 66 power-play opportunities are the second most of any NHL team.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Kings began the game with a 1-6 record, one of six teams in the league with that mark.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of league
Noun
  • Major French labor confederation involved in the October mobilizations.
    — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Moore’s Law has survived only on the basis of unprecedented international confederation.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of confederation

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