föderal

Means “nationwide” or “across the whole country”; it refers to scope, not specifically to a federal system.

Refers to a federal state as a system of government; close to “federal,” but often emphasizes the state structure itself.

A very general term meaning “state-related” or “government-run”; it does not specify whether something is federal.

Describes a centralized, not federal, principle of organization; often contrasts with “federal.”

Very close to “federal”; often a more bookish or theoretical term for federal relations or a union of entities.

Refers to federal law or jurisdiction, not just to federal structure in general.

Means “national,” relating to the whole country or nation; it is not necessarily about the federal level of government.

A general word meaning “central”; it can mean main, in the center, or centrally governed, but not necessarily federal.

Means “related to the state” in a general sense; it is broad and much less precise than “federal.”