federal
Translation
federal
Examples
That is a federal law.
That is a federal law.
She works for the federal government.
She works for the federal government.
Grammar Patterns
federal ((noun)) relating to the central government of a country She works for the federal government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: national, central; Antonyms: state, local
Etymology
From Latin 'foedus' meaning 'covenant, league, treaty'. It relates to a system of government based on an agreement between states.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'federal' government as one formed by a 'pact' or 'treaty' (foedus) between states.