v.
/
ˈfɛdəreɪt/
(of a number of states or organizations) organize or be organized on a federal basis.
adj.
/
ˈfɛd(ə)rət/
relating to such an arrangement.
Derivative
Etymology
C18 (as adj.): from late L. foederatus, based on foedus, foeder- (see federal).
