Also means
federal league
Usage Note
Bundesliga combines Bund ('federation') and Liga ('league') and names Germany's top professional football division. Though singular in form, it can refer to leagues in other sports too (Handball-Bundesliga).
Examples
"Sein Verein spielt in der Bundesliga."
Natural Translation
His club plays in the Bundesliga.

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