Federación (en. Federation)

/feðeɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A group of individuals or entities that unify under a common government or system.
The federation of countries seeks to promote international cooperation.
La federación de países busca promover la cooperación internacional.
Association of organizations that collaborate towards a common goal.
The workers’ federation defends labor rights.
La federación de trabajadores defiende los derechos laborales.
A political system where several entities share power with a central government.
The federation of states has a complex government system.
La federación de estados tiene un sistema de gobierno complejo.

Etymology

From Latin 'foederatio', meaning 'union by pact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

federation of municipalities
An agreement among several municipalities to work together on common projects.
federación de municipios
international federation
An organization that brings together several nations to cooperate on global issues.
federación internacional

Related Words

federated
Pertaining to a federation.
federado
federal
Related to a federation, especially in political terms.
federal

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to an organized group.
That federation of friends always plans the best parties.
Esa federación de amigos siempre planea las mejores fiestas.
Used to describe a hierarchy of power among a group.
In the team federation, everyone has their role but all collaborate.
En la federación del equipo, cada uno tiene su rol pero todos colaboran.