federal

US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

UK /'fedərəl/

B1

adjective

  • Consisting of several united states
  • Relating to a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
  • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
  • Relating to laws enacted at the national level.

noun

  • The central banking system of the United States.