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1. anti-inflation, adj. View full entry 1870
...= anti-inflationary...
2. autogestion, n. View full entry 1963
...A socialist system in which workers have authority in political and economic decision-making, and hold ultimate responsibility in the workplace, as opposed to state-run socialism. Now also more generally: the relinquishment of...
3. Clintonista, n. View full entry 1992
...A supporter or adherent of Bill Clinton or his policies. Also: a member of the Clinton administration....
4. contra, n.2 View full entry 1981
...In Nicaraguan politics, a counter-revolutionary; spec., a member of the forces opposing the Sandinista government: see Sandinista Usu. in pl....
5. deal breaker, n. View full entry 1979
...During negotiations (esp. in politics or business): a factor or issue which, if unresolved, would cause one party to withdraw from a deal. Also fig....
6. deseˈlect, v. View full entry 1968
...trans. To choose not to select; to remove from selection. spec. (U.S.), to dismiss (an employee). Cf. dehireeuphem.rare....
7. Emily's List, n. View full entry 1985
...Originally: (the name of) an organization which supports and raises funds for women running for public office as candidates for the U.S. Democratic Party. Now also: (the name of) any of various...
8. fifth column, n. View full entry 1936
...Orig. the column of supporters which General Mola declared himself to have in Madrid, when he was besieging it in the Spanish Civil War, in addition to the four columns of his...
9. glasnost, n. View full entry 1986
...In relation to the affairs of the Soviet Union: a declared party policy since 1985 of greater openness and frankness in public statements, including the publication of news reflecting adversely...
10. politic, v. View full entry 1892
...intr. To engage in political activity, esp. in order to strike political bargains or to seek votes; to campaign....
11. populism, n. View full entry 1891
...The policies or principles of any of various political parties which seek to represent the interests of ordinary people, spec. of the Populists of the U.S. or Russia. Also: support...
12. populist, n. and adj. View full entry 1891
...An adherent of a political party formed in the United States in 1892 to represent the interests of the entire population. Now hist....
13. populistic, adj. View full entry 1891
...Of, relating to, or characterized by populism (in various senses)....
14. power play, n. View full entry 1921
...Sport....
15. radicalization, n. View full entry 1867
...The action or process of making or becoming radical, esp. in political outlook....
16. Reaganaut, n. View full entry 1980
...= Reaganite...
17. red zone, n. View full entry 1920
...In France after the First World War (191418): a region devastated by war to a point where reconstruction is regarded as impossible or prohibitively expensive. Now hist....
18. Seato, n. View full entry 1954
...A military alliance, lasting from 1954 to 1977, of Australia, New Zealand, France, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. ...
19. Sinarquista, n. View full entry 1941
...A member or adherent of the right-wing authoritarian Unión Nacional Sinarquista in Mexico, which was active between 1938 and 1960 (esp. in rural areas) and sought to restore...
20. Super Tuesday, n. View full entry 1976
...A Tuesday on which several states hold primary (esp. presidential) elections. Also in extended use....
