country party

country party

A farmer proudly displays his country party membership card at a local meeting.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A political party representing rural or agricultural interests: "country party" refers to a political group that advocates for the interests of farmers, landowners, and rural communities, often in opposition to urban or industrial interests.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The country party gained several seats in parliament by focusing on agricultural subsidies. (A political group supporting rural concerns.)
    • Historically, the country party opposed the policies of the urban-based ruling party. (A faction representing agrarian interests.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Country party" in historical context: In 17th- and 18th-century British politics, the "country party" was a loose coalition of politicians who opposed the court party and championed the rights of the landed gentry and local governance.
    • The country party criticized the corruption of the court party and called for greater parliamentary independence. (A historical political faction.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Country (adj): relating to the countryside or rural areas.

    • She prefers country living to city life. (Rural lifestyle.)

  • Party (n): a political group organized to gain power or influence.

    • The party held a convention to choose its candidate. (Political organization.)
Synonyms

  • Agrarian party: a political group specifically focused on farming and land interests.

    • The agrarian party proposed new laws to protect small farms. (A synonym for country party.)

  • Rural faction: a segment of a political system representing rural populations.

    • The rural faction demanded better road infrastructure. (A group with similar aims.)
Related Idioms

  • "Party line": the official policy or viewpoint of a political party.

    • He voted along the party line, supporting the country party's stance on land reform. (Following the party's official position.)

  • "Country mile": a very long distance, often used figuratively.

    • The country party's proposal was a country mile ahead of the opposition's plan. (Far ahead in quality or scope.)