Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific U.S. political party: The Prohibition Party is a minor political party in the United States, historically significant for its single-issue platform. It was founded in 1869 with the primary goal of advocating for laws to ban the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages.

Usage

• The term "Prohibition Party" is used as the official name of the political organization. It is always capitalized.
• It is used to refer to the party's historical role, its candidates, or its platform.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Prohibition Party has nominated a candidate for president in every election since 1872.
  • Historians study the influence of the Prohibition Party on the eventual passage of the 18th Amendment.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used in discussions about American political history, temperance movements, and the era of Prohibition (1920-1933).
  • While the Prohibition Party never won a national election, its advocacy kept the temperance issue in the political spotlight.

Variants and Related Words

• Prohibitionist (noun): A supporter or member of the Prohibition Party or, more generally, a person who advocates for the prohibition of alcohol.
  • The prohibitionist campaigned door-to-door for the party's candidate.

Synonyms

• Temperance party: This is a descriptive synonym highlighting the party's core issue, though "Prohibition Party" is the official name.

Different Meanings

• This term refers specifically to the named political party. It should not be confused with:
  • The general concept of "prohibition" (a ban).
  • The historical period of "Prohibition" in the U.S. (1920-1933), although the party is directly related to this era.
  • Other political parties with different platforms.

Noun

1. a political party in the United States; formed in 1869 to oppose the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages