Synonyms for

Whigs

Verb / wɪgz / / hwɪgz / Another word for whigs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whigs were members of a political party that existed in England, Scotland, and the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. They believed in limiting the power of the monarch and increasing the power of the parliament.

Synonyms & similar words

whig liberals progressives radicals reformers moderates leftists democrats republicans conservatives tories royalists loyalists monarchists reactionaries traditionalists ultraconservatives rightists federalists anti-federalists

Example sentences

  1. The Whigs were known for their opposition to the policies of King George III.
  2. The Whigs were the dominant political party in England during the 18th century.
  3. The Whigs were one of the two major political parties in the United States during the 19th century.
  4. The Whigs believed in limiting the power of the monarch and increasing the power of the parliament.
  5. The Whigs supported the American Revolution and independence from Great Britain.

Quotes

  • I am a Whig, because I am a friend to liberty. I prefer liberty to any other blessing known to man. - Daniel Webster
  • The Whig Party came into existence in order to oppose the encroachments of executive power. - Henry Clay
  • The Whigs represented the interests of the growing middle class in America. - John Quincy Adams

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