[ˈfɛdəreɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (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
(e.g: in 1901 the six colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin foederat- ‘sealed, ratified’, from foederare, based on foedus, foeder- ‘treaty, agreement’

[ˈfɛd(ə)rət], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to a federated state or organization
(e.g: federate armies)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin foederat- ‘sealed, ratified’, from foederare, based on foedus, foeder- ‘treaty, agreement’