neocon

[ nee-oh-kon ]

/ ˌni oʊˈkɒn /

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noun

an advocate or supporter of neoconservatism; a neoconservative.

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Origin of neocon

First recorded in 1975–80; by shortening

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How to use neocon in a sentence

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But almost to the man, the first thing every ex-con tells me is how hard it is to find work.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside|Justin Rohrlich|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Although Southern did not automatically equal neo-Confederate, at times the distinction could easily get lost.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But damn, the music is catchy—a neo-soul aural assault of horns, electro swirls, yelps, funky basslines, and harmonized vocals.
The 14 Best Songs of 2014: Bobby Shmurda, Future Islands, Drake, and More|Marlow Stern|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In contrast to Obamacare, a neo-WPA would have been a difficult target for the GOP.
Time to Bring Back the Truman Democrats|Joel Kotkin|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Chaplet”—a wreath or garland signed for by him in his ambitious hopes—expresses his birth-date by Con.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Mister Public is further deceived in believing that the 'con man' who has a pitch nearby is connected with the enterprise.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
There was a large collection of ladies, amongst whom were two of the most celebrated in the capital—Seora Maria Con.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
Capella is lo-cat-ed in the con-stell-a-tion which you call Auriga.
Jubilation, U.S.A.|G. L. Vandenburg
The Neo-conservative programme should tell us what is meant by the liberties of the people.
The Contemporary Review, January 1883|Various

British Dictionary definitions for neocon

neo-con

/ (ˌniːəʊˈkɒn) /

noun

US informal

a neo-conservative
(as modifier)a neo-con think tank

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