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federate

Part of Speech

Verb / Adjective

Pronunciation

UK: /ˈfɛdəreɪt/, US: /ˈfɛdəˌreɪt/

Definitions

  • (Verb) To unite into a single organization or political entity.
  • (Adjective) United in a federation.

Usage Examples

  • (Verb) The smaller states decided to federate to increase political influence.
  • (Adjective) The federate system allowed different regions to maintain autonomy.

Etymology

From Latin "foederatus," meaning "bound by treaty," derived from "foedus," meaning "league" or "covenant."

Synonyms

  • Unite
  • Join
  • Alliance

Antonyms

  • Separate
  • Disband
  • Divide

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Federar /fe.deˈɾaɾ/
French Fédérer /fe.de.ʁe/
German Föderieren /ˌfødəʁiˈʁiːʁən/
Hindi संघीय बनाना /səŋɡʱiː.jə bə.naːna/
Tamil கூட்டமைக்க /kuːʈʈə.mai.kka/
Bengali ফেডারেট করা /fe.da.ɾet kə.ɾa/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In American English, the final "ate" is pronounced as /reɪt/, while in British English, it is often pronounced as /ɪt/.

Historical Usage

The concept of federating nations and states emerged in the late 18th century, primarily seen in the formation of the United States of America.

Cultural Nuances

In some regions, federating is associated with strengthening unity, while in others, it represents preserving local identities within a central system.

More Information

The idea of federating is commonly observed in political systems, unions, and international organizations where multiple entities come together under a unified structure.

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