Synonyms of federations

federations

noun

plural of federation

as in coalitions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalitions
• confederacies
• unions
• alliances
• leagues
• confederations
• partnerships
• blocs
• combinations
• groups
• organizations
• axes
• combines
• associations
• blocks
• factions
• cartels
• cooperatives
• syndicates
• fusions
• conspiracies
• cabals
• trusts
• wings
• affiliations
• sides
• fronts
• conferences
• juntos
• circuits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of federations

All that cash keeps many of FIFA’s member federations running, and Infantino justifies his nonprofit’s relentless commercial pursuits on the basis that the proceeds go toward growing the game globally. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

De la Fuente and Scaloni are products of their respective national federations, managing sides at youth level and helping to establish an identity in playing that transcends individual games and approaches. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Since then, Boxer said, around a dozen federations have opted to ask some version of the Zionism question on their surveys. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Other countries and federations would surely object, but the story of the 2026 event has been that America and its people have been fantastic hosts to visiting fans. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

That raises the prospect of sporting federations allowing Russian athletes to compete in some Olympic sports while bans or restrictions remain in others. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 8 July 2026

But Russian athletes in some sports, most notably track and field, will still likely be prevented from competing because of international sports federations’ policies regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

The rules governing red cards are sacrosanct in the international game, and Belgium were joined by legions of federations, fans, pundits, heads of state and former referees in excoriating FIFA for the decision to let Balogun play. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Later, in February 2022, the IOC issued a new ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, recommending that international sports federations exclude them from participation in elite competitions. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026