federalize meaning and definition

FEDERALIZE verb

Definition of federalize (verb)

1. unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
   • "The country was federated after the civil war"
   • synonyms: federalise, federate
2. put under the control and authority of a federal government
   • synonyms: federalise
3. enter into a league for a common purpose
   • "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"
   • synonyms: federalise, federate