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federalizing

 

[ ˈfɛdərəlˌaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

government structure

Federalizing refers to the process of transferring or centralizing authority from regional or local governments to a national or federal government. This can involve various aspects, including legislation, policy-making, and financial management. The term is often used in political discussions about the balance of power in a federal system and how much control the central government should have over states or provinces. Federalizing can also encompass reforms aimed at creating a more unified national approach to governance.

Synonyms

centralizing, consolidating, nationalizing, unifying

Examples of usage

  • The country is considering federalizing the education system.
  • Federalizing transportation regulations has sparked debate among lawmakers.
  • The committee proposed federalizing the healthcare system to ensure uniform access.
  • Many states oppose federalizing their law enforcement agencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "federalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 federalizando

🇮🇳 संघीयकरण

🇩🇪 föderalisierend

🇮🇩 federalisasi

🇺🇦 федералізація

🇵🇱 federalizacja

🇯🇵 連邦化する

🇫🇷 fédéralisation

🇪🇸 federalización

🇹🇷 federalizasyon

🇰🇷 연방화

🇸🇦 الفيدرالية

🇨🇿 federalizace

🇸🇰 federalizácia

🇨🇳 联邦化

🇸🇮 federalizacija

🇮🇸 federalisering

🇰🇿 федерализация

🇬🇪 ფედერალიზაცია

🇦🇿 federalizasiya

🇲🇽 federalización

Etymology

The term 'federalize' derives from the Latin word 'foedus', meaning 'covenant' or 'treaty', which relates to the concept of federalism. Federalism is a political system in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces. The practice of federalizing emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly with the establishment of federal governments in countries like the United States, Switzerland, and Canada. In these cases, federalism was seen as a way to balance power and prevent tyranny by distributing authority. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various dimensions of governance, including legislative, administrative, and economic aspects of federal authority. Today, federalizing refers to the ongoing debates and policies related to the distribution of power and responsibilities between different levels of government.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,637, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.