word
Federal
FEH-dur-uhl
/ˈfɛdɜːrʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
federal
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities.
Examples
- A federal system like that of the United States.
- A federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government.
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