FEDERATE


Meaning of FEDERATE in English

■ verb 'fɛdəreɪt (of a number of states or organizations) organize or be organized on a federal basis.

■ adjective 'fɛd(ə)rət relating to such an arrangement.

Derivatives

federative adjective

Origin

C18 (as adjective): from late L. foederatus , based on foedus , foeder- (see federal ).

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