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Federalized: meaning, definitions and examples

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federalized

 

[ ˈfɛdəraɪlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

politics governance

Federalized refers to the process of transferring power and authority from a central government to regional or local governments, creating a federal system of governance. In a federalized system, multiple levels of government coexist, each with its own responsibilities and powers.

Synonyms

consolidated, decentralized, distributed

Examples of usage

  • The country adopted a federalized approach to ensure local autonomy.
  • Many states have been federalized to address regional needs more effectively.
  • The federalized system of governance allowed diverse policies at the state level.

Translations

Translations of the word "federalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 federalizado

🇮🇳 संघीयकृत

🇩🇪 federalisiert

🇮🇩 federalisasi

🇺🇦 федералізований

🇵🇱 federalizowany

🇯🇵 連邦化された

🇫🇷 fédéralisé

🇪🇸 federalizado

🇹🇷 federalize

🇰🇷 연방화된

🇸🇦 فيدرالي

🇨🇿 federalizovaný

🇸🇰 federalizovaný

🇨🇳 联邦化的

🇸🇮 federaliziran

🇮🇸 federalizaður

🇰🇿 федералдандырылған

🇬🇪 ფედერალიზებული

🇦🇿 federalizə edilmiş

🇲🇽 federalizado

Word origin

The term 'federalized' derives from the Latin word 'foedus,' meaning 'covenant' or 'treaty.' The concept of federalism emerged in the late 18th century during debates over constitutions and governance in various countries, notably the United States. It encapsulated a system where sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units. This allowed for a balance of power and local representation while maintaining a unified national policy. The adoption of the term has been pivotal in political discussions, especially in the context of governance structures that prioritize local representation and autonomy within a larger framework. As societies evolved, so too did the understanding and application of federal systems, leading to various adaptations of the concept in contemporary governance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,135, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.