Architectural style that flourished after the American Revolution (7)

I believe the answer is:

federal

(Other definitions for federal that I've seen before include "Red leaf (anag.)" , "In alliance" , "describing Stateside governance" , "like the US political system" , "Common government for a group of normally autonomous states or regions" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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