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Definition of federalize

federalize

/ˈfɛd.ɚ.əˌlaɪz/
(UK: federalise)
fed · er · al · ize
Adverb:federally
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Adjective:federal
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Past Simple:federalized
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Past Participle:federalized
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Present Participle:federalizing
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• verb

1

To bring (a department, industry, or organization) under the control or authority of a federal government.

Example

"Following the crisis, Congress voted to federalize airport security operations across the country."

2

To unite (states or separate political entities) into a federal union or alliance, or to organize on a federal basis.

Example

"The constitutional convention sought to federalize the autonomous provinces under a shared framework of governance."

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• Nearby Words

federalism
federalist
federalization
federalize
federally
federate
federated

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'federal' (from Latin 'foedus', meaning 'covenant' or 'league') and the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Federalize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/federalize
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