Federation Meaning
/ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAct of joining together into a single political entity.
nounArray of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
Sentence Examples
Carlos Queiroz was fired by the Portuguese Football Federation.
Lieutenant Worf is a Klingon who serves as an officer aboard the Federation starship Enterprise.
The small states joined together to form a strong federation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ of sovereign states often shares a common foreign policy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country is a ____ made up of five semi-autonomous states that share a central government.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French fédération, from Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare; equivalent to federate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"FIDE appeals to all chess players and federations to accept this view."
— 2022, “2023 Laws of Chess”, in FIDE, page 2:
"The Federation house claimed a unique place in architecture, even if it offended architects."
— 2000, Donald Denoon, Philippa Mein Smith, Marivic Wyndham, A History of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, page 221:
"Five Chimneys, 15 Maria St, T8563 0240. Comfortable accomodation ^([sic]) in large federation house, spa, swimming pool."
— 2002, Andrew Swaffer, Katrina O'Brien, Darroch Donald, Australia: Handbook, page 754:
"Plaster kookaburras from the 1930s would still look good in a nature-themed Federation house; h27 cm."
— 2010, Adrian Franklin, Collecting the 20th Century, page 27:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ of sovereign states often shares a common foreign policy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The country is a ____ made up of five semi-autonomous states that share a central government.