federalismo
English meaning: Federalism
Portuguese Definition
(Português)Um sistema de governo onde o poder é dividido entre autoridades centrais e regionais.
English Definition
A system of government where power is divided between central and regional authorities. Brazil is South America's only federal state, with 26 states and 1 Federal District (Brasília). Brazil's 1988 Constitution is strongly federalist, giving states significant fiscal, legislative, and executive powers. Brazil's federal experience — managing vast territory and regional diversity — offers comparisons with India's own federal system.
Example
“O federalismo brasileiro garante autonomia aos 26 estados e ao Distrito Federal.”
In English: “Brazilian federalism guarantees autonomy to 26 states and the Federal District.”
Synonyms
- sistema federativo
- descentralização
Antonyms / Opposites
- centralismo
- unitarismo
Literary Heritage
“A única forma de combater o absurdo é o lúcido.”
“The only way to combat the absurd is through clarity.”
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