The anti-federalist spoke passionately at the town hall, arguing that a strong central government would threaten local autonomy.

The anti-federalist delegates argued that the proposed constitution would strip power from local governments.

The committee's report was so full of federalese that ordinary citizens couldn't understand its recommendations.

The historian compared the federalisations of several provinces during the 19th century to explain the shift in political power.

When the informant mentioned a federale was watching the warehouse, everyone fell silent.

As a committed New Federalist, she argued that more powers should be returned to the states.

The quasi-federalist constitution promised regional authority, but the central government continued to make all major decisions.