federalist

CEFRC1

/ˈfɛdəɹəlˌɪst/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who supports a federal system of government.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A covenantalist.

Examples

  • He wrote a federalist essay supporting the new constitution.

  • Federalist leaders denounced Jefferson's policy.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.

  2. Advocate of federalism.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.

More examples

In context

  • No good Federalist has at present any wish to shake the fair and stately pillars of its fabric, and o'er its lamented ruins to erect the frightful columns of uncouth monarchy.

Quick test

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A strong supporter of the proposed U.S. Constitution in 1788 was called a blank.

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Origin

noun

From federal + -ist.