Federalist
|Fed-er-al-ist|
/ˈfɛdərəˌlɪst/
supporter of federalism
Etymology
'Federalist' originates from the Latin word 'foedus,' meaning 'covenant' or 'league.'
'Federalist' evolved from the Latin 'foedus' through the French 'fédéraliste,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'Federalist.'
Initially, it meant 'a supporter of a league or covenant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a supporter of federalism or the Federalist Party.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member or supporter of the Federalist Party, which advocated for a strong central government in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Alexander Hamilton was a prominent Federalist.
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Noun 2
an advocate or supporter of federalism, which is a system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
The Federalist Papers were written to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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