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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Origin of federalist

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

OTHER WORDS FROM federalist

hy·per·fed·er·al·ist, noun

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Definition 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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British Dictionary definitions for federalists

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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