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minor party

noun

  1. a political party with so little electoral strength that its chance of gaining control of the government is slight.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of minor party1

First recorded in 1650–60
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Example Sentences

Seymour, who is Māori, heads up the minor party that formed a coalition government with other conservative parties in 2023.

From Salon

But Act - a minor party in the ruling centre-right coalition - say this has resulted in the country being divided by race, and the bill will allow the treaty to be interpreted more fairly through parliament, rather than the courts.

From BBC

The majority said the disputed email was “an unfortunate mistake” but noted the state employee had directed the Green Party to the “Minor Party Qualification Guide,” which set out the required forms for gathering signatures.

"Minor party candidates cannot withdraw, so his name will remain on the ballot in the November election," Cheri Hardmon, a spokesperson for Michigan's secretary of state, said in a statement to The Detroit News.

From Salon

The attention to an often-overlooked minor party underscored the tug of war over right-leaning, independent-minded voters.

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