federation
noun/ˌfɛdəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #2,960 most common English word
Meaning
A group of states or organizations united under a central authority while keeping some independence.
Example sentence
The states decided to unite and establish their own federation, sharing power with a central government.
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