federate meaning and definition

FEDERATE verb

Definition of federate (verb)

1. enter into a league for a common purpose
   • "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"
   • synonyms: federalise, federalize
2. unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
   • "The country was federated after the civil war"
   • synonyms: federalise, federalize

FEDERATE adjective

Definition of federate (adjective)

1. united under a central government
   • synonyms: federated