machtspartij

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɑxts.pɑrˌtɛi̯/

noun
Definitions
  • A political party that has adapted to elite preferences in order to increase its probability of entering government, rather than to maximise advocacy or implementation of its ideals.
  • A political party in power.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish macht (power, might, force, potence) + Dutch, Flemish partij (party, group).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

partij

Gloss

party, group

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