federalist
[ fed-er-uh-list ]
/ ˈfɛd ər ə lɪst /
noun
an advocate of federalism.
(initial capital letter) U.S. History. a member or supporter of the Federalist party.
adjective
Also fed·er·al·is·tic. of federalism or the Federalists.
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hy·per·fed·er·al·ist, nounDefinition for federalists (2 of 2)
Federalist, The
noun
a series of 85 essays (1787–88) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, written in support of the Constitution.
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Federalist
/ (ˈfɛdərəlɪst) US history /
noun
a supporter or member of the Federalist party
adjective Also: Federal'istic
characteristic of the Federalists
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