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major party
noun
- a political party with enough electoral strength to periodically gain control of the government or to effectively oppose the party in power.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of major party1
First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences
And when BET Weekend came to Atlanta two months ago, Brinsley thought he could become a major party promoter.
From The Daily Beast
The second-place major party candidate would get the remainder.
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Independents continue to poll higher than either major party.
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In a watershed moment, Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to appear on a major party ticket.
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Rand Paul recognizes that he cannot win a major-party presidential nomination if he is perceived as tainted by racism.
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