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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 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 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. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 As exports decline, favorable EU energy policies are key to the prosperity of Italian furniture, FederlegnoArredo, the Italian federation of woodworking and furniture said on Wednesday. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 The federation’s decision met with backlash from some of France’s most notable basketball players, including four-time NBA champion and former national team point guard Tony Parker and current NBA player Nicolas Batum. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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
  • In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Starbucks Workers United responds Starbucks Workers United, the union representing more than 12,000 baristas at 700 coffeehouses nationwide, responded Thursday to the company’s plans to close additional stores.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 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 Block the Merger coalition and other opponents of the deal have filed amicus briefs reiterating their objections.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The influx of money from Sosnick puts Raman’s coalition in a strong position during the campaign’s final six weeks.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • The petition argues that the decision was incorrect because mining hadn’t occurred on the property for years prior to 1976, said the alliance’s attorney, Henry Josefberg.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of alliance
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  • The exact terms of the PWHL’s loan, including the value of the league’s intellectual property, were not disclosed in the documents.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After a dismal outing on Sunday, the Indiana Fever got their spark back on Tuesday, cruising to a 96–77 win over the league-best Minnesota Lynx in their final game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse of the regular season.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of league
Noun
  • Concacaf, the confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean, also rejected the plans in a statement.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Kushner and Thrive have now been thrust into what may be a prolonged fight between FIFA and UEFA, the European confederation representing 55 member associations.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of confederation

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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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