Definition

Not organized into a federation or alliance; existing independently rather than as part of a larger group.

Example

The nonfederated states operate independently from the central government.

Conversation

I heard that the new app is nonfederated for privacy reasons.

Really? That’s interesting!

Yeah, it means they don’t share data with other platforms.

That’s a smart move; I appreciate apps that prioritize user privacy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonfederated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "federated" (from Latin "foedus", meaning treaty or league). The word describes something that is not part of a federation or alliance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'federated' relating to a league or alliance — so nonfederated means not part of a league.

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