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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFederal
/ˈfɛd.ər.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
"The federal government is responsible for national defense."
- 1
A member of a federal government or a supporter of federalism.
"The federals were in charge of implementing the new policies."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'federal' originates from the Latin word 'foedus', meaning 'covenant' or 'league'. It evolved through Middle French 'fédéral' in the 16th century, reflecting the concept of a union of states under a central government.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Federal" is said worldwide
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Fédéral
Transliteration: federal
"Le gouvernement fédéral prend des décisions importantes."
Bundes-
Transliteration: bʊndəs
"Die Bundesregierung hat neue Gesetze verabschiedet."
Federale
Transliteration: fe.deˈra.le
"Il governo federale ha annunciato nuove misure."
Federal
Transliteration: feˈðeɾal
"El gobierno federal está implementando cambios."
Federal
Transliteration: feˈdeɾaw
"O governo federal anunciou novas políticas."
संघीय
Transliteration: Sanghīya
"संघीय सरकार ने नई नीतियों की घोषणा की।"
联邦的
Transliteration: lián bāng de
"联邦政府正在实施新的政策。"
연방의
Transliteration: yeonbang-ui
"연방 정부는 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."
連邦の
Transliteration: renpō no
"連邦政府は新しい政策を発表しました。"
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