federally
adverb
Simple meaning
By or at the level of a country's national government.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɛdɚəli
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Definition
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adverb
In a federal manner.
By federal government
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Of or relating to the central government of a federation.
Word family
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A member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government.
The idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units.
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A federally sponsored corporation that insures accounts in national banks and other qualified institutions.
A federally chartered corporation that purchases mortgages.
A federally chartered savings bank.
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