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federalism

[fed-er-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈfɛd ər əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
advocacy of a strong central government
Synonyms
STRONG
unionism unitarianism
WEAK
republicanism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antifederalism


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"We want federalism for the Syrian coast," she added.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

This is a new way of thinking about states and federalism and state power.

From Slate Nov. 18, 2025

He often took a constitutionally conservative approach to federalism and the separation of powers.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

Originalists also emphasize the role of federalism as a core constitutional principle.

From Salon Oct. 3, 2025

Each wheel was to be separate yet united, in accordance with the young nation’s federalism, as well as classically symmetrical, in accordance with Jeffersonian aesthetics.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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