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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


Example Sentences

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"Argentina, beyond the rhetoric and due to its federalism, attempts something similar," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Another important theme of 2025, and one too often overlooked: federalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

Colonel Aureliano Buendía was alive, but apparently he had stopped harassing the government of his country and had joined with the victorious federalism of other republics of the Caribbean.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez