federation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
noun a union of political organizations
noun 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

Borrowed from French fédération, from Late Latin foederatio, from Latin foederare; equivalent to federate + -ion.

I can face the Trade Federation." — The Colors of Space, Marion Zimmer Bradley
Many friends of Australasian Federation on board. — Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World, Mark Twain
The Earth Federation can challenge its supremacy at any point." — Space Station 1, Frank Belknap Long

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