Meaning of the word federate in English

What does federate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

federate

US /ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
UK /ˈfed.ər.eɪt/

Verb

to form into a single centralized unit, especially a state or group of states, with a central government but retaining a degree of internal autonomy

Example:
The smaller states decided to federate for mutual defense.
The various organizations will federate to create a stronger national body.