How to Pronounce "federation"
word
/ˌfɛdɝˈeɪʃən/
fe-duh-RAY-shuhn
/fˌɛdəɹˈeɪʃən/
fe-duh-RAY-shuhn
Definition
A federation is a group of states, organizations, or countries that join together under a central government or common set of rules, while still keeping some independence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌfɛdɝˈeɪʃən/
British English
/fˌɛdəɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fe-duh-RAY-shuhn
UK
fe-duh-RAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The sports clubs formed a federation to organize tournaments.
After years of negotiation, the regions agreed to form a new federation.
The federation sets the rules that all member states must follow.
Don't confuse a federation with a loose alliance—they're not the same.