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federation
A state made up of a union of several constituent states that retain a certain degree of independence but are subject to a common central government.
Die Russische Föderation ist der flächengrößte Staat der Erde.
The Russian Federation is the largest country on Earth by area.
federation
An umbrella association or organization formed by the union of several smaller groups, clubs, or associations that retain part of their autonomy.
Die verschiedenen nationalen Schachverbände gründeten eine internationale Föderation.
The various national chess associations founded an international federation.
'Föderation' (federation) is a formal word from politics and administration. It is rarely used in everyday language.
Die Satzung der Föderation wurde auf der Versammlung beschlossen.
The statutes of the federation were approved at the meeting.
This word belongs to a word family that refers to the political system of federalism. Related words are the adjective 'föderal' (federal) and the concept 'der Föderalismus' (federalism).
Deutschland ist ein föderaler Staat mit 16 Bundesländern.
Germany is a federal state with 16 federal states.
The core idea of a 'Föderation' (federation) is always a union of several units (e.g., states or associations) that join together to form a larger whole while retaining part of their independence.
Die Sportvereine der Region haben sich zu einer Föderation zusammengeschlossen.
The sports clubs in the region have joined together to form a federation.
state / federal state
Bundesstaat clearly refers to a federal state organized as a federation. Föderation can refer to the same kind of state, but it places more emphasis on the union of independent constituent states. When the form of government is being contrasted with a unitary state, Bundesstaat is usually clearer.
Die USA bilden eine Föderation aus mehreren Teilstaaten.
The United States forms a federation of several constituent states.
Die USA sind ein Bundesstaat und kein Einheitsstaat.
The United States is a federal state, not a unitary state.
