This is the 885th most frequent Portuguese word.
federação
A federation; a political entity formed by uniting smaller states or groups under a central government.
Here, 'federação' refers to an organization or body established to oversee football competitions.
A federação de futebol organiza campeonatos nacionais.
The football federation organizes national championships.
Here, 'federação' signifies an association or group formed to protect workers' rights and interests.
Ela trabalha na federação que cuida dos direitos dos trabalhadores.
She works in the federation that oversees workers' rights.
In this context, 'federação' refers to a political entity formed by a union of states under a central government.