relating to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority while retaining some independent powers.
feder+al
Shared component: feder · league
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feder
league
Related forms: feder · 14 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA union of people, groups, or states for a common purpose, especially a formal alliance between nations.
con+feder+acy
Shared component: feder · league
To unite or combine separate organizations, states, or groups into a single larger one, often while allowing them some degree of local independence.
feder+ate
Shared component: feder · league
A group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a single central authority, while keeping some control over their own internal affairs.
feder+ation
Shared component: feder · league
Relating to or being a confederation, a union of states or groups united for a common purpose while retaining considerable independence.
con+feder+al
Shared component: feder · league
to bring under the control of a central federal government.
feder+al+ize
Shared component: feder · league
relating to or formed by an agreement or league between states or organizations for a common purpose.
feder+ative
Shared component: feder · league
joined together in a league or alliance for mutual support or common action.
con+feder+ated
Shared component: feder · league
a group of states or organizations that have joined together for a common purpose or action, while retaining considerable independence.
con+feder+ation
Shared component: feder · league
the act or process of bringing something under the control of a central federal authority.
feder+al+ization
Shared component: feder · league
confederateExtended relation
joined by an agreement or treaty for a common purpose
con+federate
Extended relation: feder · league
federalismExtended relation
A system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority but keep some independent powers.
federal+ism
Extended relation: feder · league
federallyExtended relation
in a way that relates to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority but remain independent in internal affairs
feder+al+ly
Extended relation: feder · league
federatedExtended relation
Formed into a single organization or government by the union of separate states, groups, or parties, while allowing them some degree of local control.
feder+ate+ed
Extended relation: feder · league