federative

/ˌfɛdərətɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming a federation; relating to the formation or operation of a federation

“The new government was described as a federative system, where power was distributed among different regions.”

2. noun

a person who advocates or supports a federal system of government

“He was a strong supporter and a vocal advocate for the establishment of a more federative system in the country.”

3. noun

a person who advocates or supports the formation of a federation

“The leader’s federative policies led to the creation of a new country through the union of smaller states.”

Synonyms

  • confederal
  • federal

Antonyms

  • unitary