What is the meaning of federate?

verb

  • Enter into a league for a common purpose.
    • usage: "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"
  • Unite on a federal basis or band together as a league.
    • usage: "The country was federated after the civil war"

adjective

  • United under a central government.
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