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federal association
An organization that acts as an umbrella association for several regional or thematic associations at the national level in a federal state.
Der Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie vertritt die Interessen seiner Mitglieder.
The Federation of German Industries represents the interests of its members.
The word is made up of 'der Bund' (federation), the linking -s, and 'der Verband' (association). It therefore refers to an association that operates at the national level ('Bundesebene').
Jeder regionale Verband schickt einen Vertreter zum Bundesverband.
Each regional association sends a representative to the federal association.
'Bundesverband' (federal association) is a formal term from the fields of politics, business, and organized interest groups. You often find it in official documents, news reports, and specialist texts.
Der Bundesverband hat eine Pressemitteilung zu den neuen Gesetzen veröffentlicht.
The federal association published a press release about the new laws.
'Bundesverband' (federal association) is very often followed by a genitive that describes the members or field of the association more precisely. Alternatively, the preposition 'für' (for) is also used.
Der Bundesverband der Ärzte fordert höhere Gehälter.
The federal association of doctors is demanding higher salaries.
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'der Verband' and 'der Bundesverband' both refer to an organized interest group. 'Verband' is the general term. It can be small, large, local, regional, or national. 'Bundesverband' is more specific: it means an association at the national level, often as an umbrella organization for regional associations. The words can be confused because a 'Bundesverband' is also a kind of 'Verband'. If the level does not matter, 'Verband' is enough. If it should be clear that it is about all of Germany or the federal level, 'Bundesverband' is more precise.
Der Bundesverband veröffentlicht jedes Jahr einen Bericht zur Lage der Branche.
The federal association publishes a report on the state of the industry every year.
Der Fahrer ruft den Verband an, weil er eine Frage zu neuen Regeln hat.
The driver calls the association because he has a question about new rules.