Federalism: meaning, definitions and examples

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federalism

 

[ หˆfษ›d.ษ™.rษ™l.ษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political system

Federalism is a political system in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces. This structure allows for a balance of power, enabling both the central government and regional governments to have authority over certain policies. Federalism promotes regional autonomy while maintaining a unified national policy.

Synonyms

co-government, dualism, partnership

Examples of usage

  • The United States operates under a federalism model.
  • Federalism allows for states to legislate on local issues.
  • In a federalism system, states have their own laws.
  • Many countries adopt federalism to manage diverse populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "federalism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น federalismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค˜เคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Federalismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ federalisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตะดะตั€ะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ federalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฃ้‚ฆไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉdรฉralisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ federalismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท federalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ๋ฐฉ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ููŠุฏุฑุงู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ federalismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ federalizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่”้‚ฆไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ federalizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ federalismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตะดะตั€ะฐะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ federalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ federalismo

Etymology

The term 'federalism' originates from the Latin word 'foedus', meaning 'covenant' or 'league'. The concept has evolved over centuries, particularly during the Enlightenment period when philosophers like Montesquieu discussed power distribution as an essential aspect of governance. Federalism gained prominence in the 18th century, especially in the context of the formation of the United States, where the framers of the Constitution sought to create a system that balanced power between national and state governments. Throughout the years, federalism has been adapted by various countries, each tailoring the concept to fit their unique political and cultural contexts. Today, federalism remains a crucial aspect of many democratic nations, addressing the complexities of governance in diverse societies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,151, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.