Why was the nickname the "Nationalists" deemed unfitting for the Federalist Party?

The moniker the "Nationalists" was considered unfitting as a name for the Federalist Party because the Americans were very cautious of creating a system of Government similar to the British. Americans wanted a government with limited power to avoid the tyranny and abuses similar to those of the British

The nickname the "Nationalists" was deemed unfitting for the Federalist Party because Americans were wary of creating a system of government similar to the British.

The Federalist Party was created in opposition to the Democratic-Republican Party in America under President George Washington's rule.

The Federalists called for a strong national government that boosted economic growth and promoted friendly relationships with Great Britain and opposition to Revolutionary France.