 
		
		Definition of federation:
		
	
		
		
		(n) :
		
		an array of 
nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members; the act of joining several states into the federation. (Australia)
		
 
								
				"it is 106 years since federation."
			
			
	
		
		
		(adj) :
		
		an architectural style popular around the time of federation
		
								
				"we live in a federation house"