federation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An act of joining together into a single political entity.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   It is 106 years since federation.

2. An array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   federal state

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

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   FIDE appeals to all chess players and federations to accept this view.

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

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Adjective

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

   Usage

   • Australia
   • not-comparable

   Examples

   We live in a federation house.

   The Federation house claimed a unique place in architecture, even if it offended architects.

   More examples (2)

   Five Chimneys, 15 Maria St, T8563 0240. Comfortable accomodation ^([sic]) in large federation house, spa, swimming pool.

   Plaster kookaburras from the 1930s would still look good in a nature-themed Federation house; h27 cm.

Noun

1. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

   Broader terms

   organizationorganisation

2. a union of political organizations

   Synonyms

   confederationconfederacy

   Broader terms

   union

3. 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

   Broader terms

   constitutionestablishmentformationorganizationorganisation