Whig Party

/wɪg ˌpɑrdi/
/hwɪg ˌpɑrdi/
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Definitions of Whig Party
  1. noun
    a former political party in the United States; formed in 1834 in opposition to the Democratic Party; advocated a loose interpretation of the Constitution and high protective tariffs
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    type of:
    party, political party
    an organization to gain political power
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