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federal association
An association of several federations, organizations, or clubs at the national level that represents shared interests.
Die Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände nimmt an den Tarifverhandlungen teil.
The Confederation of German Employers' Associations takes part in the collective bargaining negotiations.
The word is composed of 'Bundes-' and 'Vereinigung'. 'Bundes-' refers to the national level of Germany ('der Bund' — the federation), and a 'Vereinigung' (association) is a union or association. So it is an association at the national level.
Diese Organisation ist eine Bundesvereinigung von Naturschutzverbänden.
This organization is a federal association of nature conservation groups.
Very often, 'Bundesvereinigung' is followed by a genitive plural that names the members of the association. The structure is: 'Bundesvereinigung der [members]' (federal association of the [members]).
Die Bundesvereinigung der deutschen Industrie hat ihren Sitz in Berlin.
The Federation of German Industries has its headquarters in Berlin.
This is a very formal term from administrative, legal, and political language. It is not used in everyday colloquial speech.
Der Antrag muss bei der zuständigen Bundesvereinigung eingereicht werden.
The application must be submitted to the responsible federal association.
association / bandage
'der Verband' and 'die Bundesvereinigung' both refer to organizations that represent shared interests. 'Verband' is the general term and can be small, regional, or supraregional. 'Bundesvereinigung' sounds more specific: it means an association at the national level, often made up of several associations, organizations, or clubs. The words can be confused because both represent interests. If the level is not important, 'Verband' fits. If it is about a national umbrella organization, 'Bundesvereinigung' is more precise.
Die Bundesvereinigung informiert die Medien über ihre Forderungen.
The federal association informs the media about its demands.
Am Montag schreibt Anna dem Verband eine E-Mail wegen der neuen Mitgliedschaft.
On Monday, Anna writes an email to the association about the new membership.