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–noun

1.	an advocate of federalism.

2.	(initial capital letter) U.S. History. a member or supporter of the Federalist party.

–adjective

3.	Also, fed·er·al·is·tic. of federalism or the Federalists.

[Origin: 1780–90, Americanism; federal + -ist

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fed·er·al·ist Audio Help (fěd'ər-ə-lĭst, fěd'rə-) Pronunciation Key
n.

An advocate of federalism.
Federalist A member or supporter of the Federalist Party.

adj.

Of or relating to federalism or its advocates.
Federalist Of or relating to Federalism or Federalists.

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federalist
noun
1.	a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
2.	an advocate of federalism

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Federalist

Fed"er*al\, a. [L. foedus league, treaty, compact; akin to fides faith: cf. F. f['e]d['e]ral. see Faith.]

1. Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their representatives.

The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal right, . . . to part with Sardinia. --Grew.

2. Specifically: (a) Composed of states or districts which retain only a subordinate and limited sovereignty, as the Union of the United States, or the Sonderbund of Switzerland. (b) Consisting or pertaining to such a government; as, the Federal Constitution; a Federal officer. (c) Friendly or devoted to such a government; as, the Federal party. see Federalist.

Federal Congress. See under Congress.

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