Federalist en · NOUN
Etymology
From federal + -ist, formed in contrast with earlier anti-federalist.
Meanings
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(US, historical) A member of the Federalist Party, an 18th- and 19th-century conservative, liberal US political party which was one of two major parties under the First Party System.
No good Federalist has at present any wish to shake the fair and stately pillars of its fabric, and o'er its lamented ruins to erect the frightful columns of uncouth monarchy.
1800, Caius, A few remarks on Mr. Hamilton's late letter, concerning the public conduct & character, of the president
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Antifederalist · Democratic-Republican · Republican
Deriveds
Federalist Party · New Federalist
Relateds
Free Soil · federalist · Democrat · Whig