Meaning
Connected with the central government of a country that is made up of states.
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Word origin
From Latin foedus, meaning a treaty or agreement between parties.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- foedus
- English cognates
- federation, confederate
Examples
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A federal crime breaks the laws of the whole country, not just one state.
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The central government of the whole country.
Germany Australia .
A federal system shares power between the centre and the states.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 8: federal, twist, highly and 7 more words.