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Federation

Fed·er·a·tion


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Australian union: the uniting of the Australian colonies on the first day of 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia, ruled by a single federal government

2. Australian architectural style: an Australian architectural style, typical of the period during which Federation took place, that is characterized by terra cotta roof tiles, ornate window frames, and stained-glass windows

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