Federatist

/ˈfɛdəreɪtɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who supports the idea of forming or maintaining a federation, or who believes in federal organization.

Etymology

An alternative form of 'federationist,' from 'federate' + '-ist.' Less common than 'federationist' but used similarly in political and historical contexts.

Kelly Says

The federatist tradition stretches back to the Roman Empire, where distant provinces were held together by agreeing to a common legal system—a idea that shaped every modern federation.

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