Thatcherite
-
a word derived from
Thatcherism.
Thatcherismnounthe conservative policies, political philosophy, and leadership style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, characterized especially by monetarism, privatization, and labor union reform.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
She worked as an economist for energy giant 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 ● Jul. 20, 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
Labour politician Jess Phillips describes herself as a feminist with a "big gob", while former government minister John Whittingdale is a "Thatcherite Conservative".
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2017