federalist
/ˈfɛdərəlɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or advocates for a federal system of government, especially one with a strong central authority.
- During the convention, the federalists won the debate over the new constitution.
- The federalists argued that a strong national government would keep the country united.
- As a federalist, she believes that shared power between states and the nation is the best system.
- A member or supporter of the Federalist Party in early U.S. history.
- The federalists wanted a national bank and closer ties with Britain.
- Alexander Hamilton was a leading federalist who wrote many essays supporting the Constitution.
- Many federalists later became members of the Whig Party.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or supporting federalism.
- The federalist viewpoint emphasizes the importance of a unified national government.
- She wrote a federalist essay arguing for a stronger central authority.
- The federalist position gained popularity after the war.