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 Argentina’s federation was separately fined $321,000 for multiple disciplinary breaches during the tournament and ordered to play its next two home games at reduced capacity. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 While scouting for an HBO series, Kipe heard about the Dixie Mafia, a loose federation of criminals who wreaked havoc throughout the Southeast from the 1960s through the 1980s. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 While sometimes fractious in the past, the Canadian federation of provinces is increasingly united in the face of international uncertainty. — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Eritrea was under British administration until 1952, when, at Ethiopia’s urging and under the mandate of a United Nations resolution, the two neighbors were joined in a federation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 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
  • Amid the confusion, the tenants union met with Lucas to discuss how the city would help displaced residents, resulting in the new agreement.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Joe then tied the mangalsutra around her neck to signify their union.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of union
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  • July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • The headstone, a memorial to texans who served the confederacy, was erected in 1964, which is to say the state missed the hundred-year anniversary of the battle itself but did remember to put it up in the year that Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of confederacy
Noun
  • The changes are detailed in a press release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led a coalition of 50 states and territories and the District of Columbia that settled with Meta.
    — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • More than symbolic Supporters of the bill — which include a statewide coalition of Jewish community and advocacy organizations — say the distinction is more than symbolic.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • In June, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that artificial intelligence was fundamentally transforming offensive and defensive cyber capabilities and described the timeline not in years, but months.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • LibertyWorks has worked on high-temperature materials and propulsion for decades and is supported by a $75 million, 10-year alliance with Purdue University.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of alliance
Noun
  • Ryan didn't hold back in Freedom's Instagram comments after the ejection, calling out the WNBA for failing to stand up for female athletes as the league's position on the trans issue keeps falling apart.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The richest and most watched football league in the world will bring us brilliance, talent, glitz and jamboree.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of league
Noun
  • Major European and other confederations accuse Infantino of deception, undermining integrity.
    — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fallout from that controversial attempt has divided the soccer landscape, with continental confederations and individual national associations all split on whether a change in FIFA leadership is needed.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of confederation

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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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