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- [an-tee-fed-er-uh-list, -fed-ruh-, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈfɛd ər ə lɪst, -ˈfɛd rə-, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-fed-er-uh-list, -fed-ruh-, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈfɛd ər ə lɪst, -ˈfɛd rə-, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antifederalist word
- noun antifederalist a person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1789 and thereafter allied with Thomas Jefferson's Antifederal Party, which opposed extension of the powers of the federal Government 3
- noun antifederalist any person who opposes federalism 3
- noun antifederalist a person opposed to federalism 3
- noun antifederalist a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution 3
- adjective antifederalist designating or of a former political party, later allied with the Jeffersonian Republican party, which opposed the Federalists 3
- noun antifederalist U.S. History. a member or supporter of the Antifederal party. 1
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Origin of antifederalist
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; anti- + federalist
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Parts of speech for Antifederalist
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antifederalist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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