Confederalist

/kənˈfɛdərəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who advocates for or supports confederalism or a confederal system of government.

Etymology

From confederal + -ist (one who believes in or practices). The -ist suffix denotes an adherent of a particular ideology or system.

Kelly Says

During the American founding era, confederalists argued that states should retain maximum power while merely coordinating through a loose alliance—exactly opposite to what federalists wanted, making this a crucial political division.

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