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federalist
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federalist, n. [Cf. F. fédéraliste.].
An advocate of confederation; specifically (Amer. Hist.) , a friend of the Constitution of the United States at its formation and adoption; a member of the political party which favored the administration of president Washington. [1913 Webster]
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federalist
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