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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

One of his proposed solutions is federalism - he is offering to hold a referendum on devolving more power to Cameroon's 10 provinces.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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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