federation
noun
fed·er·a·tion
ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən 
1
: an encompassing political or societal entity formed by uniting smaller or more localized entities: such as
a
: a federal government
b
: a union of organizations
2
: the act of creating or becoming a federation
especially
: the forming of a federal union
Examples of federation in a Sentence
a federation of labor unions
a federation of women's clubs
the federation of the states
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The winter sports federations, including those that govern skiing and snowboarding, curling, luge, and ice hockey have by and large stood steadfast: no Russians or Belarusians, even as neutrals.
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Arden said the federation, which covers communities from Boynton Beach north to Jupiter, has been reaching out not only to the gay community but to an assortment of demographics, including young families, interfaith families, people who live in northern communities and those who live farther south.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The Norwegian federation acted when FIS officials found evidence that proved what the secret footage alleged, and had led to formal protests from Austria, Slovenia and Poland.
—Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The federation said Brevik and Livelten were suspected of modifying ski suits by sewing in an extra seam in an attempt to create more lift in the air.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Arden said the federation, which covers communities from Boynton Beach north to Jupiter, has been reaching out not only to the gay community but to an assortment of demographics, including young families, interfaith families, people who live in northern communities and those who live farther south.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
The Norwegian federation acted when FIS officials found evidence that proved what the secret footage alleged, and had led to formal protests from Austria, Slovenia and Poland.
—Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
The federation said Brevik and Livelten were suspected of modifying ski suits by sewing in an extra seam in an attempt to create more lift in the air.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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federation
noun
fed·er·a·tion
ˌfed-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: a political body formed by uniting smaller bodies
especially
: a federal government
2
: the act of creating or becoming a federation
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