Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

federative

Adjective

/ˈfɛd.ə.reɪ.tɪv/

Definition

Relating to or denoting a federation or federations.

Examples

The federative structure of the government allows states to have their own laws while being part of the larger nation.
In a federative system, different regions may have varying degrees of autonomy.

Meaning

Federative describes a type of political structure where multiple smaller entities (like states or regions) come together to form a larger sovereign state while still retaining some degree of independence.