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federation

Pronunciation: /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən/

The English word “federation” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An act of joining together into a single political entity.
  2. An array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority.
  3. Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.
  4. A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.

adjective

  1. Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

Etymology

Borrowed from French fédération, from Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare; equivalent to federate + -ion.

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