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FEDERAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Federal.

How to pronounce federal:

US

Federal - as an adjective

Of or relating to the central government of a federation

Example: "A federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government"

Characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities

Example: "A federal system like that of the united states"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unitary10

Federal - as a noun

A member of the union army during the american civil war

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
federal soldierunion soldier

Any federal law-enforcement officer

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fed7federal official

Federal - as an adjective satellite

Being of or having to do with the northern united states and those loyal to the union during the american civil war

Example: "Union soldiers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
union5

National; especially in reference to the government of the united states as distinct from that of its member units

Example: "The federal bureau of investigation"

Example Sentences

"The federal government is responsible for national defense."
"She works for a federal agency that deals with environmental protection."
"The state receives federal funding for education."
"The federal court has jurisdiction over cases involving constitutional law."
"We need to comply with federal regulations when manufacturing this product."
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Word Game Points

Is FEDERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, federal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FEDERAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FEDERAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, federal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FEDERAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FEDERAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, federal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FEDERAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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