Labour Party

/'leibə'pɑ:ti/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A left-of-center political party formed to represent the interests of ordinary working people: The Labour Party is a political organization whose core ideology and policies are designed to advance the social and economic conditions of the working class and labor movement.
    • A political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries: This refers specifically to the major centre-left political party in the United Kingdom, founded with the aim of giving parliamentary representation to the trade union movement and working people, historically advocating for public ownership of major industries.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Labour Party won a landslide victory in the 1997 general election.
    • She has been a member of the Labour Party for over twenty years.
    • The Labour Party's manifesto focuses on healthcare and education reform.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Labour Party leadership": Refers to the individuals who hold senior positions and make key decisions within the party.
    • The Labour Party leadership is debating the new economic policy.
  • "A Labour Party conference": Denotes the official gathering of party members to discuss policy and strategy.
    • The new policy was announced at the annual Labour Party conference.
Variants and Related Words
  • Labour (Proper noun, UK politics): Often used as a shortened form to refer to the Labour Party in British contexts.
    • The polls suggest Labour is ahead.
  • Labourite (Noun, informal): A supporter or member of the Labour Party.
    • He's a lifelong Labourite.
Synonyms
  • Social democratic party: A party advocating for social democracy, a political ideology similar in many respects to modern Labour Party principles.
  • The left: A broad term for political groups and parties advocating for social equality and progressive policies, under which the Labour Party is often categorized.
Related Phrases
  • "To stand for the Labour Party": To be a candidate representing the Labour Party in an election.
    • She decided to stand for the Labour Party in the next constituency election.
  • "Labour Party policy": The official stance or proposed course of action adopted by the party.
    • The proposed tax changes are now official Labour Party policy.
Noun
  1. a left-of-center political party formed to represent the interest of ordinary working people
  2. a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries

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