G.O.P.

American  

Or GOP

abbreviation

1. Grand Old Party (an epithet of the Republican Party since 1880).

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GOP British  

abbreviation

1. Grand Old Party: a nickname for the Republican Party

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GOP Cultural  

1. Abbreviation of G rand O ld P arty, a nickname for the Republican party in the United States.

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Example Sentences

Although he has stressed that the choice of a running mate is his father’s decision alone, Mr. Trump has said he would be happy with Mr. Vance on the G.O.P. ticket.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

Nicole McCleskey, a Republican pollster, said the ruling meant the G.O.P. lawmakers would have to address the issue at some point.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

After his departure next month, Republicans will control 217 House seats to the Democrats’ 213, allowing the G.O.P. to afford only a single defection from the party line on votes when all members are present.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Those donations come after other G.O.P. backers have moved on: The financier Ken Griffin, for example, has said that he will focus more on Congressional races.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

It was election day over all the state, a preferential primary for the purpose of choosing delegates to the G.O.P. convention to be held two months later.

From The Homesteader A Novel by Micheaux, Oscar