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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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The stakes in the case go beyond oil drilling to bedrock federalism principles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Everything else — federalism, three branches of government, two houses of the legislature, an independent judiciary — had been around for a long time, in theory and in practice.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2024

No, Turner responded, adding: “That understanding is a humble one with respect to the federalism rule of states.”

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2024

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



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