No. 6,862 in German
federal
The German word "federal" refers to something related to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and individual states or regions.
In a sentence
Deutschland ist eine bundesstaatlich organisierte Republik.
Germany is a federally organized republic.
Used to describe the federal organization of the country's political system.
Die Bundeskanzlerin besuchte die Hauptversammlung.
The federal chancellor attended the general meeting.
Refers to the official title 'Bundeskanzlerin', indicating the federal government's chancellor.
Die Bundespolizei ist für die Sicherheit an den Flughäfen zuständig.
The federal police are responsible for security at airports.
Refers to 'Bundespolizei', indicating that this police force operates at a federal level.
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