federalism
Translation
federalism
Examples
Federalism is a system of government.
Federalism is a system of government.
The debate over federalism continues in many countries.
The debate over federalism continues in many countries.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) federalism Federalism promotes regional autonomy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confederationism; Antonyms: unitarianism, centralism
Etymology
From 'federal' plus the suffix '-ism', which denotes a system or principle. 'Federal' comes from Latin 'foedus' (covenant).
Memory Tips
The '-ism' suffix often refers to a political idea, like socialism or capitalism. Federalism is the political idea of a federal state.