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federal
[ fed-er-uhl ]
adjective
- pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states, as in federal government federal system
- of, relating to, or noting such a central government:
federal offices.
- (initial capital letter) U.S. History.
- of or relating to the Federalists or to the Federalist party.
- supporting the principles of the Federalist party.
- (in the Civil War) pertaining to or supporting the Union government.
- relating to or adhering to the support of the Constitution.
- (initial capital letter) pertaining to or designating the styles of the decorative arts and architecture current in the U.S. from about 1780 to about 1830.
- of or relating to a compact or a league, especially a league between nations or states.
noun
- an advocate of federation or federalism.
- (initial capital letter) U.S. History.
- a Federalist.
- an adherent of the Union government during the Civil War; Unionist.
- a soldier in the Federal army.
Federal
1/ ˈɛəə /
adjective
- of or relating to the Federalist party or Federalism
- characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War
noun
- a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War
- a Federalist
federal
2/ ˈɛəə /
adjective
- of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments
- of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc, that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided
- of or relating to the central government of a federation
- of or relating to any union or association of parties or groups that retain some autonomy
- (of a university) comprised of relatively independent colleges
noun
- a supporter of federal union or federation
Derived Forms
- ˈڱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڱİ·· adverb
- ڱİ··Ա noun
- ԴDz·ڱİ· adjective
- ܲȴ-ڱİ· adjective
- quasi-ڱİ·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of federal1
Example Sentences
"I'm very concerned about the cuts they're making to the federal government," she said, adding that she is also concerned about retirement and education benefits.
Others carried signs reflecting their status as federal workers, including “I took an oath to defend the Constitution” and “Feds’ Jobs Matter.”
“The federal government has not explained the reasons behind these terminations,” Khosla wrote.
“We’re going to front load the financial liability with our own dollars approved by the people of the good city of Los Angeles, and then seek a reimbursement from the federal government,” he said.
“We already have a signed contract with the federal government for that money. And we’ve been told it’s being clawed back.”
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