Definition of FEDERALIZE

federalize

Meanings

Verb

  • unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
  • put under the control and authority of a federal government
  • enter into a league for a common purpose
  • To unite into a federation.
  • To bring under federal control.
  • To change (a unitary state) into a federation.

Origin / Etymology

From federal + -ize.

Synonyms

federalise, federate

Antonyms

defederalize

Scrabble Score: 23

federalize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
federalize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
federalize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

federalize is a valid Words With Friends word