FEDERALESES
in argentina in the early and mid 19th century: (collectively) the advocates or supporters of a devolved or federal (rather than centralized) system of government. compare unitario.
in mexico: (originally) the national army; (now usually) a federal law enforcement agency; the members of such an agency collectively. also in extended use, often in spanish-speaking contexts: (the members of) a u.s. federal agency, especially the fbi.
in singular form federale. a mexican federal law enforcement agent. also in extended use: a u.s. federal agent.
in mexico: (originally) the national army; (now usually) a federal law enforcement agency; the members of such an agency collectively. also in extended use, often in spanish-speaking contexts: (the members of) a u.s. federal agency, especially the fbi.
in singular form federale. a mexican federal law enforcement agent. also in extended use: a u.s. federal agent.