| characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities | characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority |
| of or relating to the central government of a federation | of or pertaining to or involving the use of units |
| national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units | relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity |
| | having the indivisible character of a unit |