federal
🇺🇸
/ˈfedərəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈfedərəl/
adjective
B2
relating to a system where states have their own governments but are united under a central government
The federal government makes laws that apply to all states.
B2
connected to the national government rather than state or local governments
Federal taxes are paid to the national government.
translation
relating to a system where states have their own governments but are united under a central government; connected to the national government rather than state or local governments