federation
English meaning: Federation
Definition
Act of joining together into a single political entity.
Example
“It is 106 years since federation.”
Another example: “The national chess federation organises tournaments throughout the year.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal noun for a union of states or organisations under a central authority, or the act of joining in this way. Common in politics ('a federation of states') and in sport/trade ('the football federation'). 'Federal' is the related adjective.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'foederatio', from 'foederare' (to establish by treaty), from 'foedus' (a league, treaty); recorded from the 18th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- federation of states
- sports federation
- form a federation
- national federation
- federation government
- federation member
Word Forms
federate (v); federation (n); federations (pl); federal (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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