Word Noun
federalist
n.
countable
C1 Advanced US /ˈfɛdɝəɫɪst/ UK /fˈɛdəɹəlˌɪst/ fed·er·al·ist UK spelling federalists
Definition
n.a person who supports a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and local states.
n.an advocate of a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority while remaining independent in internal affairs.
Examples
“The federalist argued for a stronger central government.”
“During the constitutional debates, the federalist faction pushed for a unified national bank to stabilize the economy.”
“The tension between the federalist vision of a cohesive national identity and the localist desire for state autonomy has shaped the country's legal landscape for centuries.”
Usage
When referring to the specific 18th-century American political party, it is typically capitalized.
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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