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state association
An organization that represents the interests of its members or subordinate local groups at the level of a federal state. State associations are typical structural units of political parties, clubs, or other organizations in federal countries.
Der Landesverband der Schreiner hat eine neue Initiative zur Nachwuchsförderung gestartet.
The state association of carpenters launched a new initiative to support young talent.
The word is made up of 'Landes-' (derived from 'das Land', here in the sense of a federal state) and 'der Verband' (an organization). So it literally describes an association at the level of a federal state.
Jedes Bundesland hat einen eigenen Landesverband des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes.
Each federal state has its own state association of the German Red Cross.
A genitive attribute is very often used to describe more precisely which association is meant. This structure is typical of official names.
Der Landesverband der Musikschulen organisiert einen landesweiten Wettbewerb.
The state association of music schools organizes a statewide competition.
Common verbs used with 'Landesverband' (state association) are 'gründen' (to found), 'leiten' (to lead), or 'angehören' (to belong to). The association is often the subject or object in sentences describing organization and administration.
Unser Verein gehört dem bayerischen Landesverband an.
Our club belongs to the Bavarian state association.
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'der Verband' and 'der Landesverband' can both mean organizations that represent members or groups. 'Verband' is the general expression and does not say anything about the level. 'Landesverband' is more specific: it is responsible for a federal state or a similar regional level. The words can be confused because a 'Landesverband' is always also a type of 'Verband'. If the exact level is not important, use 'Verband'. If it is about the organization in a particular federal state, 'Landesverband' is the more precise choice.
Zur Vorbereitung auf die Sitzung hat das Team mit dem Landesverband gesprochen.
To prepare for the meeting, the team spoke with the state association.
Laura ist Mitglied in einem Verband für soziale Berufe.
Laura is a member of an association for social professions.