federation
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/ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
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/ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
A group of states that work together as one country but keep some local control.
The Russian Federation is a large country made up of many states.
俄罗斯联邦是一个由许多州组成的大国。
A group of clubs or groups that join together to work as one.
The International Tennis Federation organizes global tennis events.
国际网球联合会组织全球网球赛事。
The act of joining separate groups into one larger group.
The federation of states created a stronger nation.
各州的联合创建了一个更强大的国家。