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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

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

From Slate • Nov. 18, 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