federation — a group of states or organizations united under a central government or authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of states or organizations united under a central government or authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfedəˈreɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 연방, 연맹 (중앙정부나 권위 아래 연합된 국가나 조직들의 집합)
Korean pronunciation: 페-더-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- The World Wrestling Federation changed its name because apparently real wrestling wasn't confusing enough.
- The teachers formed a federation to negotiate better coffee in the staff room.
- The International Tennis Federation governs tennis tournaments worldwide.
federation
NOUN//ˌfedəˈreɪʃən//
a group of states or organizations united under a central government or authority
States united under central authority
A federation built on education, crowned with celebration!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'foedus(조약, 동맹)'에서 파생된 단어로, 고대 로마에서 다른 부족들과 맺은 조약을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 여러 집단이 하나로 뭉치는 개념으로 발전했죠.
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📝Examples
“The World Wrestling Federation changed its name because apparently real wrestling wasn't confusing enough.”
“The teachers formed a federation to negotiate better coffee in the staff room.”
“The International Tennis Federation governs tennis tournaments worldwide.”
“Canada is a federation where provinces have significant autonomy.”
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