federal

adjective
UK: /ˈfedərəl/
US: /ˈfedərəl/

  1. Relating to a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.

    1. Our federal government makes laws for the whole country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The federal investigation revealed corruption within the state government system. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the central government of a country, rather than the local government of a state or region.

    1. Federal taxes help pay for national services. [ ] [ ]
    2. The federal court has jurisdiction over disputes between states in our nation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

national central
federal noun

  1. A supporter of federalism or a federal union, especially in the early years of the United States.

    1. The federal was in favor of a strong national government. [ ] [ ]
    2. Early federal leaders shaped the structure of the American government and legal practices. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "federal" in English means: Relating to a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority., Relating to the central government of a country, rather than the local government of a state or region..

The phonetic transcription of "federal" is /ˈfedərəl/ in British English and /ˈfedərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "federal": national, central.

Example usage of "federal": "Our federal government makes laws for the whole country.". More examples on the page.