National Party
Britishnoun
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(in New Zealand) the more conservative of the two main political parties
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Former name: National Country Party. (in Australia) a political party drawing its main support from rural areas
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(in South Africa) a political party composed mainly of centre-to-right-wing Afrikaners, which ruled from 1948 until the country's first multiracial elections in 1994: renamed the New National Party (NNP) in 1999 See also Progressive Federal Party United Party
Example Sentences
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon -- whose National Party governs in a coalition with NZ First -- has condemned Peter's "inappropriate attention-seeking" comments.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
However, with his old colleagues in the National Party back in power in Honduras, Hernández is increasingly hopeful of a return to his homeland.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
This shift began in 2017 but the difference has sharpened since the Scottish National Party won the last Holyrood election under Nicola Sturgeon in 2021.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Honduran President Nasry Asfura of the center-right National Party took office in January after the electorate turned out the pro-Cuba Libre Party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
Many of these men were supporters of the National Party, but they believed that the application was biased and unfair.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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