world federalism

noun

1
: federalism on a worldwide basis
2
World Federalism
a
: the principles and policies of the World Federalists
b
: the body or movement composed of World Federalists

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of world federalism was in 1950

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“World federalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20federalism. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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