federal — relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfedərəl/
Example Sentences
- Federal laws apply to all states in the country.
- My friend works for a federal agency and always brags about having more holidays than us.
- The federal investigation revealed that the mayor had been secretly collecting rubber ducks.
federal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfedərəl/]
relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units
The federal government of the United States works with fifty states to govern the country.
The federal nation was formed when many small states came together as one. (FED + ALL → many small states come together as one country)
The federal states came together and became stronger.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Federal derives from the Latin 'foedus', meaning 'contract' or 'alliance'. The term emerged to describe a system of government in which multiple states or regions unite under a single agreement or covenant.
Breakdown
foedus (contract, alliance) + -al (adjective suffix forming an adjective meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Federal laws apply to all states in the country.”
“My friend works for a federal agency and always brags about having more holidays than us.”
“The federal investigation revealed that the mayor had been secretly collecting rubber ducks.”
“The federal budget includes funding for education and healthcare.”
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