federation

a group of states or countries that join together to form one political unit, with a central government and local governments

federación, unión de estados

• the federation of something

Collocations federation of states · federation of countries

• The country is a federation of 26 states.

  El país es una federación de 26 estados.

an organization or group that brings together people with similar interests, aims, or jobs

organización, asociación

• the federation of something

Collocations federation of workers · federation of artists

• The Federation of Teachers is holding a conference.

  La Federación de Maestros está celebrando una conferencia.

an organization that controls sports or games in one country, state, etc.

federación deportiva

• the federation of something

Collocations football federation · tennis federation

• The Football Federation is responsible for organizing national tournaments.

  La Federación de Fútbol es responsable de organizar torneos nacionales.

a group of states or countries that joined together in the past, often to fight against a common enemy

confederación histórica

• the federation of something

Collocations historical federation · ancient federation

• The historical federation was formed to defend against invaders.

  La confederación histórica se formó para defenderse contra los invasores.