|
Definition of Federalist party
1. Noun. A major political party in the United States in the early 19th century; founded by Alexander Hamilton; favored a strong centralized government.
Definition of Federalist party
1. Proper noun. American political party founded by Alexander Hamilton. It formally existed from 1792 to 1816, with remnants lasting into the 1820s. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com