federation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: fed-er-a-tion (4)

English Definition

A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.

Example Sentence

The football federation announced new rules.

US IPA /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK IPA /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/