Federal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to the central government of a federation; "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
National; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units; "the Federal Bureau of Investigation"; "federal courts"; "the federal highway program"; "federal property".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 4
Characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities; "a federal system like that of the United States"; "federal governments often evolved out of confederations".
Classification
All adjective clusters.