entryism

British

/ ˈɛntrɪɪzəm /

noun

the policy or practice of members of a particular political group joining an existing political party with the intention of changing its principles and policies, instead of forming a new party

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entryist

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It comes after former leader Caroline Lucas said she felt the Green's structures were not protecting if from "entryism" - where people sign up to a party to try to change it.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

It says that universities, charities and local councils could be vulnerable to "entryism", with extremists infiltrating organisations intending to promote their own views.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2015

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