federation

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Act of joining together into a single political entity.

   “It is 106 years since federation.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.
3. (countable, uncountable)Any society or organisation formed from separate groups or bodies.

   “FIDE appeals to all chess players and federations to accept this view.”

4. (countable, uncountable)A collection of network or telecommunication providers that offer interoperability.

adj

1. (Australia, not-comparable)Of an architectural style popular around the time of federation.

   “We live in a federation house.”

   “The Federation house claimed a unique place in architecture, even if it offended architects.”

   “Five Chimneys, 15 Maria St, T8563 0240. Comfortable accomodation ^([sic]) in large federation house, spa, swimming pool.”

   “Plaster kookaburras from the 1930s would still look good in a nature-themed Federation house; h27 cm.”

name

1. A local government area (Federation Council (New South Wales)) in the Murray region of New South Wales, Australia.