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League (Noun)

An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The city has several youth soccer leagues for kids of different ages and skill levels.
She had always dreamed of playing in a professional basketball league.
The football league was formed in 1960 and has been growing in popularity ever since.
The team was relegated to the second league after a poor season.
The champion of the minor league is promoted to the major league each year.

An association of states or organizations or individuals for common action.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The European states formed a league to counter the growing threat of nuclear war.
The government will lobby for the country to join the league of nations committed to reducing carbon emissions.
The city's schools have formed a league to share resources and best practices for improving student achievement.
The league of cities around the world has been instrumental in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.
The activist group is calling for a league of nations to be formed to address the global refugee crisis.

An obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles).

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.