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Brownite

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, or relating to Brownites, or Gordon Brown's government and policies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: government, politics

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noun

Meaning 2

A supporter of Gordon Brown, or his economic or political policies

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, informal

Topics: government, politics

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History

Etymology

From Brown + -ite, from the surname of Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister 2007-2010.