federalist

English

/ˈfɛdəɹəlˌɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) advocate of federalism.
  • (Canada) Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.
  • (theology) A covenantalist.

Etymology

Suffix from English federal.

Origin

English

federal

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