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Thatcherite

  • a word derived from Thatcherism.
    Thatcherism
    noun
    the conservative policies, political philosophy, and leadership style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, characterized especially by monetarism, privatization, and labor union reform.

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Much was made of her comment about a 1979 moment, suggesting Thatcherite reforms.

From BBC Mar. 22, 2024

She worked as an economist for energy company Shell and telecommunications firm Cable and Wireless, and for a right-of-center think tank while becoming involved in Conservative politics and espousing free market Thatcherite views.

From Seattle Times Sep. 5, 2022

He said that in terms of policy, Sunak had a better claim than Truss did on being a Thatcherite.

From Washington Post Jul. 26, 2022

He is the algorithm made flesh, endowed with human frailties—longing, sadness, the need to urinate—the better to preach the Singularity’s good news to denizens of Thatcherite Britain.

From The New Yorker Apr. 15, 2019

When we talk on the phone, she conveys a mix of Miss-World-contestant bubbliness and Thatcherite gusto.

From The Guardian Aug. 9, 2017

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