Definition of Federation

a united group made up of smaller divisions which are allowed to keep some independence in regards to internal affairs

Examples of Federation in a sentence

A federation of labor unions met to examine each association’s focus for the upcoming year.  

Although the government had some control, the states of the federation had an equal amount of power regarding education.  

A federation of women’s clubs in the state convened once a year to discuss each division’s successes.  

Joining a federation meant that the small group would have much more bargaining power while still maintaining autonomy.  

Without a federation to join, the lone group of workers were without the support that comes through numbers.  

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