federalist Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɛdəɹəlˌɪst/
What Does Federalist Mean?
Federalist is used as a noun meaning Advocate of federalism. It is also used to mean Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns. As an adjective, it means Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.
Federalist at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɛdəɹəlˌɪst/ |
| Plural | federalists |
Federalist Definition (Noun)
- Advocate of federalism.
- Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.
- A covenantalist.
Federalist as an Adjective
- Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.
Synonyms of Federalist
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Federalist synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
federalist (plural federalists)
federalist (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Federalist
Origin of Federalist
From federal + -ist.