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federating

 

[ ˈfɛdəreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political organization

Federating refers to the process of forming a federation, where separate entities come together to create a unified political structure or organization while retaining some degree of independence. This structure allows for collective decision-making and governance at a higher level while maintaining local autonomy.

Synonyms

coalescing, consolidating, unifying

Examples of usage

  • The states are federating to create a stronger union.
  • The countries decided on federating to improve regional cooperation.
  • Various organizations are federating to improve their advocacy efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "federating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 federalizando

🇮🇳 संघीयकरण

🇩🇪 föderierend

🇮🇩 federasi

🇺🇦 федерація

🇵🇱 federowanie

🇯🇵 連邦化する

🇫🇷 fédérant

🇪🇸 federación

🇹🇷 federalleştirme

🇰🇷 연방화

🇸🇦 الفيدرالية

🇨🇿 federující

🇸🇰 federujúci

🇨🇳 联邦化

🇸🇮 federalizacija

🇮🇸 federalizering

🇰🇿 федерациялау

🇬🇪 ფედერაცია

🇦🇿 federalizasiya

🇲🇽 federalizando

Etymology

The term 'federating' originates from the Latin word 'foederare', meaning 'to make an agreement' or 'to form an alliance'. It evolved through Middle English and Old French influences, where its implications centered around forming alliances for mutual benefit. Historically, federations have been a pivotal part of political organization, particularly in contexts where distinct regions or entities sought collaboration without losing their individual identities. Notable examples include the formation of the United States, where different states federated to create a unified nation while maintaining their rights and local governance. The concept has been influential in shaping modern governance frameworks, enabling diverse groups to coordinate efforts for common objectives.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,724, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.