Liberal Party (Noun)
Meaning
A political party in Australia, Canada, and other nations, and formerly in Great Britain.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Liberal Party of Australia has been a major force in the country's politics since its formation in 1944.
- In Canada, the Liberal Party has traditionally been one of the two dominant parties, along with the Conservative Party.
- The Liberal Party in the United Kingdom was a major force in British politics during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been a centrist party, often taking a middle ground between the left and right.
- The Australian Liberal Party has been in power at the federal level several times since its founding, often in coalition with the National Party.