HyperDic: whig

English > 3 senses of the word Whig:
NOUNperson Whiga member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England
person Whiga supporter of the American Revolution
person Whiga member of the Whig Party that existed in the United States before the American Civil War
Whig > pronunciation
Soundshhwih'g; wih'g
Rhymesbig ... zig: 23 rhymes with ihg...
English > Whig: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories.
BroaderEnglishmanA man who is a native or inhabitant of England
liberal, liberalist, progressiveA person who favors / favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
English > Whig: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA supporter of the American Revolution.
Broadersupporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friendA person who backs a politician or a team etc.
Spanishliberal, whig
English > Whig: 3 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningA member of the Whig Party that existed in the United States before the American Civil War.
Broaderpolitician, politico, pol, political leaderA person active in party politics

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