[no obj.](of a number of states or organizations) form a single centralized unit, within which each keeps some internal autonomy (多个州、组织)结成联邦 ■[with obj.][通常作形容词 federated]form (states or organizations) into such a centralized unit 使(多个州、组织)结成联邦(或联盟) a federated state consisting of 15 union republics. 由15个加盟共和国组成的联邦国家。
adjective
of or relating to such an arrangement 同盟的,联合的,联邦的 federate armies. 联邦军队。
派生 federative adjective 语源
early 18th cent. (as an adjective): from late Latin foederatus, based on foedus, foeder- 'league, covenant'