federalist

American  

[fed-er-uh-list] / ˈfɛd ər ə lɪst /

noun

1. an advocate of federalism.

2. (initial capital letter) a member or supporter of the Federalist party.

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adjective

1. Also federalistic of federalism or the Federalists.

Federalist British  

/ ˈfɛdərəlɪst /

noun

1. a supporter or member of the Federalist party

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adjective

1. characteristic of the Federalists

Other Word Forms

• hyperfederalist noun

Etymology

Origin of federalist

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; federal + -ist

Example Sentences

She said she also voted for separation in the first referendum, in 1980, when the federalist camp won with 60 percent support.

From Barron's

I haven’t gotten my copy yet, but as I understand it, they outline a plan for a federalist, democratic republic with guaranteed rights for both Jews and Arabs, somewhat along the lines of pre-breakup Yugoslavia.

From Salon

In America's federalist system, however, there is another institutional check on his power and that's the states.

From Salon

The resulting system is federalist: The national parties set guidelines, and the state parties structure their contests within those boundaries.

From Los Angeles Times

Former UK opposition leader Neil Kinnock told the programme he was a "very polite, calm, highly intelligent man, a problem-solver" and not a "fanatical federalist" as Thatcher tried to portray him.

From BBC