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federation

Pronunciation: [ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use federation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “government structure”

(noun) an organization made up of several smaller groups or regions that come together to form a single group but still keep some independence. Think of it as a team where each player has their own special role but works together for a common goal.

Example

The United States is a federation where individual states work together under a central government.

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The local communities felt isolated and believed that a federation would not meet their needs.

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What are some examples of countries that are federations?

Context: “sports organization”

(noun) a group that organizes and governs a particular sport at a national or international level. It's like a coach for the sport that makes sure everything runs smoothly and everyone follows the rules.

Example

The soccer federation organized the World Cup to showcase the best teams in the world.

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Without a federation, the teams struggled to create fair rules for competition.

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How does the federation help improve the sport for players?

How to pronounce federation

Pronunciation: [ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən]

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