Federal
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. It can also refer to the central government of such a system.
“The federal government announced new policies to address climate change.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɛdərəl/
Syllables
fed·er·al
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Synonyms
Antonyms
unitary
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Wordle
Contains double E and common letter pattern ERAL
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; good balance of common and valuable letters
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