federation

• Forme d'État caractérisée par l'union de plusieurs entités partiellement autonomes (États, régions) sous un gouvernement fédéral central. Peut aussi désigner une association ou une alliance d'organisations ou de groupes.

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.

   fédération (union politique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesalliancecommonwealthconfederacyconfederationleagueunion

2. Organizational allianceB2formal

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

   fédération

   • 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.

   Synonymesallianceassociationcoalitionconfederationconsortiumleagueunion