Whig (Noun)
Meaning 2
A member of the Whig Party that existed in the United States before the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Whig party in England advocated for the rights of the common people and limited the power of the monarch.
- He was a staunch Whig and supported the Reform Act of 1832, which expanded voting rights in England.
- As a member of the aristocracy, Lord Thomas was naturally drawn to the Whig party's liberal ideals.
- The Whig government, led by Prime Minister Lord Grey, introduced significant reforms during their tenure from 1830 to 1834.
- Despite being a minority in Parliament, the Whigs were a vocal opposition to the Tory-dominated government during the 18th century.