federation in English
- federation⇄federation, noun.
1. the act of federating or uniting into a league.
Ex. A federation of all humanity ... would mean such a release and increase of human energy as to open a new phase in human history (H. G. Wells).
2. formation of a po
federation in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
federation in Hindi हिन्दी
federation in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
federation in Kashmiri कॉशुर
federation in Sindhi سنڌي
federation in Tamil தமிழ்
federation in Telugu తెలుగు
federation in Urdu اُردُو
federation
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/, US: /ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- A political or social structure where several states or groups unite under a central authority while retaining some independence.
- An organization or group formed by merging different smaller entities.
Usage Examples
- The United States is an example of a federation where individual states have their own governments but are united under a federal system.
- The labor unions formed a federation to better represent workers' rights.
Etymology
From Latin "foederatio," meaning "league, covenant," derived from "foedus" (treaty, agreement).
Synonyms
- Confederation
- Union
- Alliance
Antonyms
- Centralization
- Unification
- Monarchy
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Federación | /feðeɾaˈθjon/ |
| French | Fédération | /fe.de.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Föderation | /ˌfødəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/ |
| Hindi | संघ | /səŋɡʱ/ |
| Tamil | கூட்டாட்சி | /kuːʈʈɑːʈʃi/ |
| Bengali | ফেডারেশন | /ˈfe.da.re.ʃɔn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, the "r" is softer, while in American English, it is more pronounced.
Historical Usage
The concept of federation dates back to ancient alliances and political unions, such as the Achaean League in ancient Greece.
Cultural Nuances
Federations often reflect a balance between local autonomy and national unity, as seen in countries like Australia and Switzerland.
More Information
In political science, a federation is distinct from a confederation due to the stronger central authority and shared sovereignty.