Thatcherism
[ thach-uh-riz-uhm ]
/ ˈθætʃ əˌrɪz əm /
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noun
the conservative policies, political philosophy, and leadership style of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, characterized especially by monetarism, privatization, and labor union reform.
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How to use Thatcherism in a sentence
Its prestige (if not its income) waxed and waned as Thatcherism died and the Blair era arrived.
Charles Saatchi: From Saatchi & Saatchi to Allegedly Choking Nigella Lawson|Peter Jukes|June 18, 2013|DAILY BEASTWhat Thatcherism meant then and means today is still a highly divisive subject.
Part of the global success of Thatcherism was the key support of Ronald Reagan.
Its triumph coincided with a relevant historical event: the rise of Thatcherism.
British Dictionary definitions for Thatcherism
Thatcherism
/ (ˈθætʃəˌrɪzəm) /
noun
the policies of monetarism, privatization, and self-help promoted by Margaret Thatcher
Derived forms of Thatcherism
Thatcherite (ˈθætʃəˌraɪt), noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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