federation
|fed-er-a-tion|
B2
/ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
union of states
Etymology
Etymology Information
'federation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'foederatio,' where 'foedus' meant 'league or treaty.'
Historical Evolution
'foederatio' transformed into the French word 'fédération,' and eventually became the modern English word 'federation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a league or treaty,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a union of states.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.
The United States is a federation of 50 states.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 17:36