Federation

noun

/ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/

Word Frequency: 12.1

Definitions

1.nounAct of joining together into a single political entity.

"It is 106 years since federation."

2.nounArray of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

3.nounAny society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.

4.nounA collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.

5.adjectiveOf an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

"We live in a federation house."

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