republican party

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Definition

Proper noun 1. One of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States: The Republican Party is one of the two primary political parties in the United States, often associated with conservative policies. It is also commonly referred to by the acronym GOP, which stands for "Grand Old Party."

Usage

The term "Republican Party" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the political institution, its members, its platform, and its activities. * It is typically used with the definite article "the." * When used as a modifier, it is often hyphenated (e.g., Republican-led, Republican-controlled).

Examples
  • As a subject:
  • As an object:
  • As a possessive:
  • As a modifier:
Advanced Usage
  • "The GOP": This is a universally recognized synonym and nickname for the Republican Party. Using "GOP" is common in headlines and political discourse.
    • The GOP candidate won the primary election.
  • Historical Context: The party was founded in the 1850s, making it the "younger of two major political parties" when compared to the Democratic Party.
Variants and Related Words
  • Republican (noun): A member or supporter of the Republican Party.
    • She has been a Republican for twenty years.
  • Republican (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the Republican Party.
    • They voted along Republican lines.
  • GOP (noun): Acronym for "Grand Old Party," a synonym for the Republican Party.
    • Control of the Senate shifted to the GOP.
Synonyms
  • GOP: The primary synonym and shorthand name.
  • Grand Old Party: The full name from which the acronym GOP is derived.
Noun
  1. the younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party

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