federation
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/ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/
English
Definitions
noun
- Act of joining together into a single political entity.“It is 106 years since federation.”
- Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
- Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.
- A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.
adjective
- Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.“We live in a federation house.”
Related words
Synonyms
confederationconfederacyfederatedfederativeconfederalfederalismrepublicfederalistfederalcoalitioncommonwealthallianceleaguecountrycommunitydelegation