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Whig

Verb / wɪg / / hwɪg / Another word for whig — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a member of a British political party that existed from the late 17th to the mid 19th century and was against the power of the king and in favor of constitutional government

Synonyms & similar words

whig liberal progressive reformer radical moderate leftist socialist democrat labourite green populist recusant dissident insurgent revolutionist rebel mutineer agitator subversive anarchist

Example sentences

  1. The Whig party was formed in the late 17th century in England.
  2. The Whig party in America was opposed to the policies of King George III.
  3. The Whig party supported the idea of constitutional government.
  4. The Whig party was also known as the Liberal party.
  5. The Whig party held power in the United States during the presidency of William Henry Harrison.

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