PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

federalist

FED-er-uh-list

Definition

Referring to an advocate or supporter of a federal system of government, particularly one that balances power between a strong central government and individual states.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'foedus,' meaning 'covenant' or 'league,' the term entered English to describe someone supporting a political system where states unite under a central authority.

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