One who supported the ratification of the Constitution.
a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
an advocate of federalism
A supporter of the federal system. In Québec's political jargon, it refers to a defender of Canadian federalism.
group of Americans who favored the constitution; was led by many of the country's founders.
The term "federalist" refers to several sets of political beliefs around the world. It usually has reference to the concept of federalism or the type of government called a federation. Sometimes it refers to an advocate of a type of government more properly called a confederation.