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federalism [ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm] n 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the principle or a system of federal union 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) advocacy of federal union federalist n & adj federalistic adj Federalism [ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm] n (Historical Terms) US History the principles and policies of the Federalist party federalism 1. a union of states under a central government distinct from that of the separate states, who retain certain individual powers under the central government. See also: Government2. (cap.) the principles of the American Federalist party, especially its emphasis during the early years of the U.S. on a strong central government. — federalist, n., adj. — federalistic, adj. an American style based upon the classical theories and decorations of the English architect Robert Adams and his contemporaries, with lightness and delicacy as its outstanding qualities; practiced from 1775 until overwhelmed by Greek Revivalism, its most typical external features are doorways with fanlights and sidelights (often with attenuated pilasters) and the play of other curved elements against a basically boxlike structure. Also called Early Federal Style, Early Republican. See also: Architecture
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