Federalist

Alternative forms

• fÅ“deralist archaic

Origin

federal + -ist

Full definition of federalist

Noun

1. advocate of federalism.
2. (Canada, politics) Supporter of the view that the province of Québec should remain within the Canadian federal system; an opponent of Québec‐based separatism or sovereigns.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to federalism, or its advocates.