Federalist Meaning
/ˈfɛdəɹəlˌɪst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAdvocate of federalism.
nounSupporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.
Sentence Examples
Federalist leaders denounced Jefferson's policy.
He wrote a federalist essay supporting the new constitution.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A strong supporter of the proposed U.S. Constitution in 1788 was called a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ believes in a strong central government that holds significant power over the entire nation.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeydʰ- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *bʰeydʰós Proto-Italic *feiðos Latin foedusder. French fédéralder. English federal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English federalist From federal + -ist.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1800, Caius, A few remarks on Mr. Hamilton's late letter, concerning the public conduct & character, of the president
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A strong supporter of the proposed U.S. Constitution in 1788 was called a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ believes in a strong central government that holds significant power over the entire nation.