Meaning of the word federation in English

What does federation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

federation

US /ˌfed.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfed.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
"federation" picture

Noun

a group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a larger group, but in which the component states or organizations retain a degree of autonomy

Example:
The country is a federation of several independent states.
The sports federation organizes national competitions.