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Definition of Federalize
1. Verb. Unite on a federal basis or band together as a league. "The country was federated after the civil war"
Exact synonyms: Federalise, Federate
Generic synonyms: Unify, Unite
Derivative terms: Federation, Federation, Federation
Generic synonyms: Unify, Unite
Derivative terms: Federation, Federation, Federation
2. Verb. Put under the control and authority of a federal government.
Exact synonyms: Federalise
Generic synonyms: Decentralise, Decentralize, Deconcentrate
Derivative terms: Federalisation, Federalisation, Federalization, Federalization
Generic synonyms: Decentralise, Decentralize, Deconcentrate
Derivative terms: Federalisation, Federalisation, Federalization, Federalization
3. Verb. Enter into a league for a common purpose. "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"
Definition of Federalize
1. v. t. To unite in compact, as different States; to confederate for political purposes; to unite by or under the Federal Constitution.
Definition of Federalize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]