federation

Definition

• n. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
• n. the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs

Word forms

Plural

federations

Example sentences

1. n.

   The federation of states worked together to improve the economy.

2. n.

   The federation established laws that apply to all member countries.