federation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Adjective 2 Danish 2.1 Alternative spellings 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Synonyms 2.2.2 Inflection

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From Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare.

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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federation (plural federations)

1. An array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
2. The act of joining several states into the federation. (Australia)

   It is 106 years since federation.

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federation (not comparable)

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

   We live in a federation house.

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• føderation

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federation c. (singular definite federationen, plural indefinite federationer)

1. federation (array of nations or states)

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• forbundsstat

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