What does Federalist mean?
Definitions for Federalist
ˈfɛd ər ə lɪstfed·er·al·ist
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Princeton's WordNet
Federalistnoun
a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
federalistnoun
an advocate of federalism
Wiktionary
federalistnoun
advocate of federalism.
federalistnoun
Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.
federalistadjective
Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.
federalistadjective
Someone who strongly believes in federalism
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federalist
A federalist is a supporter or advocate of federalism, a political system where power and responsibilities are divided between national and regional governments. Federalists typically believe that this division of power fosters efficiencies, protects individual rights, and prevents centralized or absolute power. The term is also associated with the Federalist Party in the United States, which was influential during the early years of the nation.
Webster Dictionary
Federalistnoun
an advocate of confederation; specifically (Amer. Hist.), a friend of the Constitution of the United States at its formation and adoption; a member of the political party which favored the administration of president Washington
Etymology: [Cf. F. fdraliste.]
Wikidata
Federalist
The term federalist describes several political beliefs around the world. Also, it may refer to the concept of parties; its members or supporters called themselves Federalists.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Federalist
a name in the United States for a supporter of the Union and its integrity as such; a party which was formed in 1788, but dissolved in 1820; has been since applied to a supporter of the integrity of the Union against the South in the late Civil War.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Federalist in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Federalist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Federalist in a Sentence
Federalist Society's Federalist Society, supreme Court is not just four or eight years. You're talking about 20 to 30 years out. I think that it's a very significant, silent but powerful influence that he has into the future.
Boy, is your work needed today, congratulations to the Federalist Society on 40 years.
This Supreme Court nominee is being fast-tracked, first of all, because This Supreme Court nominee has been vetted by the two groups that matter : the Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation, both groups totally committed to undoing, striking down the Affordable Care Act.
They will say the Federalist Society's way of picking judges is wrong. I understand that inclination because we've been disappointed so many times, but once you start normalizing judicial activism -- whether it's on the right or the left -- we're going to lose that fight long term.
Because there are these books that I have and I have them as a gift for you: the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers and also the Bible. These guarantee my freedom and yours and our children’s to breathe oxygen.
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