pro-federalism
|pro-fed-er-al-ism|
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/proʊˈfɛdərəlɪzəm/
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/prəʊˈfɛd(ə)rəlɪz(ə)m/
for federalism
Etymology
'pro-federalism' originates from English, formed by combining the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro') and the noun 'federalism' (ultimately from Latin 'foedus' via Medieval Latin 'foederalis'), where 'pro-' meant 'for' and 'foedus' meant 'treaty' or 'league'.
'federalism' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'foederalis' (related to 'foedus') into Middle English/French forms and eventually became the modern English word 'federalism'; 'pro-' has been used in English as a prefix meaning 'in favor of' since at least Classical Latin borrowings.
Initially, roots related to 'foedus' referred to 'treaty' or 'league'; over time 'federal/federalism' came to mean 'a system of government dividing power between central and regional authorities.' Combined as 'pro-federalism,' the meaning is now 'in favor of that system.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
support for federalism; the belief in or advocacy of a federal system of government in which power is divided between central and regional authorities.
Her pro-federalism was clear in speeches arguing for more regional autonomy within a national framework.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supporting federalism; describing policies, positions, or people that advocate a federal structure of government.
The party adopted a pro-federalism platform calling for greater powers for state governments.
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