Definitions for Federalism

Federalism fed·er·al·ism

Spelling: [fed-er-uh-liz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈfɛd ər əˌlɪz əm/

Federalism is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 1001 anagrams from letters in Federalism (adeefilmrs).

Definitions for Federalism

noun

  1. the federal principle of government.
  2. U.S. History. advocacy of the federal system of government. (initial capital letter) the principles of the Federalist party.

Origin of Federalism

An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; federal + -ism

Examples for Federalism

He pronounced May 7, 1846, in favor of federalism as an excuse for insubordination.

He hated it more than any other of the "abominations" of federalism.

It was only after the Bill passed that federalism could be discussed.

All this must come, and more too, if federalism rules a few years longer.

The downfall of federalism came with the presidential election of 1800.

federalism will appeal primarily to an idea detached from reality.

But the resolution demanded official status for the Russian language and a referendum on federalism.

This is your typical case of adultery, federalism, and chemical weapons.

And cramming this law down the throats of states that prefer less expansive gun laws is a serious blow to advocates of federalism.

Les Gelb calls the proposal “federalism,” with three strong local governments within a single nation.

Word Value for Federalism
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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