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federalize

[ fed-er-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈfɛd ər əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), fed·er·al·ized, fed·er·al·iz·ing.
to bring under the control of a federal government: to federalize the National Guard.
to bring together in a federal union, as different states.
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Also especially British, fed·er·al·ise .

Origin of federalize

First recorded in 1795–1805; federal + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM federalize

fed·er·al·i·za·tion, nounre·fed·er·al·i·za·tion, nounre·fed·er·al·ize, verb, re·fed·er·al·ized, re·fed·er·al·iz·ing.
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How to use federalize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for federalize

federalize

federalise

/ (ˈfɛdərəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)
to unite in a federation or federal union; federate
to subject to federal control

Derived forms of federalize

federalization or federalisation, noun
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