Definitions for Federation
ˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃənFed·er·a·tion

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. federation(noun)

   an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

2. confederation, confederacy, federation(noun)

   a union of political organizations

3. federation(noun)

   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

Wiktionary(2.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. federation(Noun)

   Act of joining together into a single political entity.

   It is 106 years since federation.

   Etymology: From fédération, from foederatio, from foederare.

2. federation(Noun)

   Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

   Etymology: From fédération, from foederatio, from foederare.

3. federation(Noun)

   Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.

   Etymology: From fédération, from foederatio, from foederare.

4. federation(Adjective)

   Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

   We live in a federation house.

   Etymology: From fédération, from foederatio, from foederare.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Federation(noun)

   the act of uniting in a league; confederation

   Etymology: [Cf. F. fdration.]

2. Federation(noun)

   a league; a confederacy; a federal or confederated government

   Etymology: [Cf. F. fdration.]

Freebase(3.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Federation

   A federation, also known as a federal state, is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central government. In a federation, the self-governing status of the component states, as well as the division of power between them and the central government, are typically constitutionally entrenched and may not be altered by a unilateral decision of the states. The governmental or constitutional structure found in a federation is known as federalism. It can be considered the opposite of another system, the unitary state. Germany with sixteen Länder is an example of a federation, whereas neighboring Austria and its Bundesländer was a unitary state with administrative divisions that became federated, and neighboring France by contrast has always been unitary. Federations may be multi-ethnic and cover a large area of territory, although neither is necessarily the case. The initial agreements create a stability that encourages other common interests, reduces differences between the disparate territories, and gives them all even more common ground. At some time this is recognized and a movement is organized to merge more closely. At other times, especially when common cultural factors are at play such as ethnicity and language, some of the steps in this pattern are expedited and compressed.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Federation' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4239

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Federation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4760

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Federation' in Nouns Frequency: #1687

How to pronounce Federation?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Federation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Federation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Federation in a Sentence

1. Igor Martinov:

   The Russian Federation is helping us.

2. Edgardo Quiroga:

   We will decide tonight whether to join the Soyoil Federation's strike.

3. Cecile Richards:

   Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, defended the organization’s practices and maintained the group does not illegally sell fetal tissue. But, in a video statement [ Cecile Richards said ] … This is unacceptable, and I personally apologize for the staff member’s tone and statements.

4. Sebastian Coe:

   To regain membership to the IAAF the new federation would have to fulfil a list of criteria, an inspection team will be led by Independent Chair Rune Andersen, an independent international anti-doping expert (Norwegian) and three members of the IAAF Council who will be appointed in the next few days.

5. Osman Pashayev:

   This is the main reason why he irritated this criminal terrorist group called the Russian Federation.

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