Political Boss (Noun)
Meaning
A leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments; "party bosses have a reputation for corruption".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local political boss had a stranglehold on the city council, using patronage and fear to keep opposition at bay.
- As the incumbent party boss, he had the power to handpick candidates for the upcoming election.
- Despite allegations of corruption, the political boss maintained a tight grip on the party machinery.
- The political boss's decision to back the young challenger over the veteran politician raised eyebrows among party insiders.
- After a decade of running the party with an iron fist, the old political boss finally stepped down, but his influence lingered.