Synonyms for Federal & Similar Words
Definition of federal
- adjective
- national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units; "the Federal Bureau of Investigation"; "federal courts"; "the federal highway program"; "federal property"
- of or relating to the central government of a federation; "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government"
- being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "federal"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like fed, national, northern can replace "federal" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Federal" in song lyrics
See how federal is used in real songs:
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"Time schedule, three years of Islord, life in federal"
9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front -
"And do it at your mannish like your Forty, it's federal"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — A Peez Paradise -
"Or when cats come home from doin five live federal"
C-Rayz Walz — We Live