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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