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fed·er·al·ism  (fdr--lzm, fdr-)
n.
1.
a. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
b. Advocacy of such a system of government.
2. Federalism The doctrine of the Federalist Party.

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.
2. (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.
See also: Government
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.federalism - the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
ideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
Translations
federalism [ˈfedərəlɪzəm] Nfederalismo m
federalism [ˈfɛdərəlɪzəm] nfédéralisme m
federalism


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So much for the GOP's "small government federalists.
The United States has also been a consistent sponsor of almost every move toward European unification, and the United States is the butt of the resentment of the Euro-nationalistic federalists, who have always been more interested in being a rival than an ally of the United States.
The legislation prohibited spoken or written criticism of the government and was aimed at Thomas Jefferson's supporters, who had labeled Adams and the Federalists "monarchists" and traitors.
 
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