federation

• Ein politisches Gebilde, bei dem sich teilweise selbstverwaltete Staaten oder Regionen unter einer zentralen Bundesregierung zusammenschließen. Auch ein solcher Zusammenschluss von Organisationen oder Verbänden.

A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions under a central federal government.

1. Political unionB2formal

   A group of states or regions that unite under a central government while retaining some local powers.

   Föderation

   • The United States is a federation of fifty states.
   • The federation was formed to strengthen economic ties.
   • Each member state in the federation maintains its own laws.

   Synonymealliancecommonwealthconfederacyconfederationleagueunion

2. Organizational allianceB2formal

   An organization or group formed by uniting smaller groups, societies, or unions.

   Föderation

   • The International Chess Federation organizes world championships.
   • The federation of trade unions negotiated better working conditions.
   • She is a member of the national athletics federation.

   Synonymeallianceassociationcoalitionconfederationconsortiumleagueunion