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ANC

1 American  

  1. Also A.N.C. African National Congress.

  2. Army Nurse Corps.

anc. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. ancient.

ANC British  

abbreviation

  1. African National Congress

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The ANC remained the most-supported party with 38 percent, according to a survey of 3,600 people released last month.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Lekota, nicknamed "Terror" due to his prowess on the football field, left the ANC in 2008 shortly after former South African President Thabo Mbeki was removed by the party.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Last year, the ANC sank to just 40% of the vote, forcing it to form a coalition with smaller parties to remain in power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Johannesburg's international airport, once known as Jan Smuts – honouring a former prime minister – is now called OR Tambo, after the anti-apartheid leader and former president of the ANC.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

In response to this new and much more powerful threat from the state, the ANC embarked on an unaccustomed and historic path.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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