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 Definitions of Federation  [ˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Federation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) federation
the act of federating or uniting in a league.

2.  federation
the formation of a political unity, with a central government, by a number of separate states, each of which retains control of its own internal affairs.

3.  federation
a league or confederacy.

4.  federation
a federated body formed by a number of nations, societies, etc.

Etymology:  (1715–25; < LL)

Definition of 'Federation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) federation
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

2. (noun) confederation, confederacy, federation
a union of political organizations

3. (noun) federation
the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs


Definition of 'Federation' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Federation
the act of uniting in a league; confederation

2. (noun) Federation
a league; a confederacy; a federal or confederated government



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