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 The stones will be added to memorial rock garden outside the federation. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Retiring from the national team seemed to be an option after that World Cup disappointment, but Ronaldo said he was urged to continue by the Portuguese soccer federation president – something which now looks incredibly ill-advised. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The federation’s dissolution and British efforts to institute majority rule caused resentment among the ruling white minority in Southern Rhodesia. — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 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 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
  • Powell, the treasurer of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, said former union president Escobar showed up to a union board meeting while on-duty.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Advocacy groups, unions and other due diligence bodies are only advancing in their capabilities and capacity to root out wrongdoing.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 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
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  • Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Years of political turmoil, corruption and the ascendance of a deadly gang coalition are suffocating Haiti’s capital city.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • Before the delay, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and a faction led by Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief who fell out with Abbas, had been discussing an unlikely political alliance.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The delay leaves unpopular Palestinian Authority leaders in place and sidesteps a potential opposition alliance, as Palestinians have not voted in a legislative election since Hamas won in 2006.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of alliance
Noun
  • The hosts talk about how some teams are choosing to lock up young talent earlier than ever, including some instances of contracts signed before the player even reaches the major leagues.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • All of whom managed to advance Now, the Rays and Guardians and Dodgers and Brewers meet in the best-of-seven Championship Series to determine the best team in each league.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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