federalism

CEFRC1

/fˈɛdərəˌlɪzəm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A system sharing power between a central and regional governments.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The belief that such a system is superior to other forms of government.

Examples

  • Simpson's authoritative rule is bringing an end to our long-cherished federalism.

  • Where consociationalism and federalism overlay one another, moreover, the continuity of the latter depends on the stability of consociationalism.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of regions with delimited self-governing authority.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French fédéralisme. By surface analysis, federal + -ism.