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れんぽう 連邦
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Noun
1. federation (of states); confederation; commonwealth; union​
Wikipedia definition
2. Federation​A federation, also known as a federal state, is a type of sovereign state characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central (federal) government. In a federation, the self-governing status of the component states is typically constitutionally entrenched and may not be altered by a unilateral decision of the central government. The form of government or constitutional structure found in a federation is known as federalism.
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Other forms
聯邦 【れんぽう】
Notes
聯邦: Rarely-used kanji form.

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