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[ˈfɛdəreɪt], (Verb)
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- (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)
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Origin
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late 16th century: from Latin foederat- ‘sealed, ratified’, from foederare, based on foedus, foeder- ‘treaty, agreement’
[ˈfɛd(ə)rət], (Adjective)
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- relating to a federated state or organization
(e.g: federate armies)
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Origin
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late 16th century: from Latin foederat- ‘sealed, ratified’, from foederare, based on foedus, foeder- ‘treaty, agreement’
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