Tammany Society (Noun)
Meaning
A political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Tammany Society was notorious for its corrupt practices and ability to sway elections in New York City during the late 19th century.
- Boss Tweed, the leader of the Tammany Society, was eventually brought down by his own corruption and greed in the 1870s.
- The Tammany Society's influence over the Democratic Party in New York City was so great that it was often referred to as the "Tammany Machine".
- The society's tactics, which included bribery and voter intimidation, were widely criticized by reformers and opponents of the Democratic Party.
- Despite its corrupt reputation, the Tammany Society remained a powerful force in New York City politics until the early 20th century.