Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a federal government or a union of states with a central government

“The federal government has established new laws to regulate the environment.”

2. noun

a federation, especially a union of states with a central government

“The country is a federal republic with a president as head of state.”

3. noun

a federal agency or department

“The federal department of education is responsible for implementing new policies.”

4. noun

a person who is a citizen of the United States, especially as opposed to a state citizen

“The federal judge ruled in favor of the federal citizen’s rights.”