Top synonyms for “federal”: fed, federal official, federal soldier, union, union soldier, national, northern.
Definitions
- (noun)any federal law-enforcement officer
- (noun)a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
- (adjective)national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units“the Federal Bureau of Investigation”
- (adjective)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”
- (adjective)being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War“Union soldiers”
- (adjective)of or relating to the central government of a federation“a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "federal"?
Common synonyms for "federal" include fed, federal official, federal soldier, union, union soldier, national. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "federal"?
Antonyms for "federal" include unitary. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "federal" mean?
any federal law-enforcement officer
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