WHIG


Meaning of WHIG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (h)wɪg ]

( Whigs)

1.

A Whig was a member of a British political party in the 18th and 19th centuries that was in favour of political and social changes. ( BRIT )

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2.

In the American Revolution, a Whig was an American who supported the revolution against the British. ( AM )

N-COUNT

3.

A Whig was a member of an American political party in the 19th century that wanted to limit the powers of the President. ( AM )

N-COUNT

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