federations

Definitions

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

The action or process of forming a single political unit from separate organizations or states.

An organization or group formed by the union of smaller groups or associations.

Examples

Several international sports federations have agreed to implement stricter anti-doping regulations.

The political landscape of the region is defined by a complex network of independent federations.

Trade unions often form larger federations to increase their collective bargaining power.

Synonyms

alliances coalitions unions confederacies leagues associations consortiums

Antonyms

individuals separatists divisions fragments isolates secessionists splinter groups