machtspartij

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of macht +‎ -s- +‎ partij.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑxts.pɑrˌtɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: machts‧par‧tij

Noun

machtspartij f (plural machtspartijen)

  1. 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.
  2. A political party in power.
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