連盟(れんめい)

れんめい
noun
league; federation; alliance
1. league; federation; alliance
An organized association of groups, nations, or individuals united for a common purpose. Used for international organizations, sports leagues, and professional associations.
国際(こくさい)連盟(れんめい)に加盟(かめい)した。
They joined the international league.
サッカー連盟(れんめい)が新(あたら)しいルールを発表(はっぴょう)した。
The football federation announced new rules.
その連盟(れんめい)には世界中(せかいじゅう)から百(ひゃく)を超(こ)える団体(だんたい)が参加(さんか)している。
More than a hundred organizations from around the world participate in that federation.

Composed of 連(れん) (link, connect) and 盟(めい) (alliance, oath). Refers to formal organizations where multiple groups band together under a shared purpose or set of rules.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 国際(こくさい)連盟(れんめい): international league
  • 労働(ろうどう)組合(くみあい)連盟(れんめい): labor union federation
  • 連盟(れんめい)に加盟(かめい)する: to join a federation
  • 連盟(れんめい)を結成(けっせい)する: to form a league

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 同盟(どうめい): alliance — emphasizes a mutual pact, often political or military
  • 協会(きょうかい): association — a broader term for professional or industry groups
  • 連合(れんごう): union, coalition — a group formed by merging or cooperating, often with stronger unity implied
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