federate
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Definition of federate
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈfɛdəreɪt/
- (with reference to a number of states or organizations) form or be formed into a single centralized unit, within which each state or organization keeps some internal autonomy:
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfɛd(ə)rət/
Derivatives
Origin:
early 18th century (as an adjective): from late Latin foederatus, based on foedus, foeder- 'league, covenant'