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noun
A successful man from a particular area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A male party member to whom the leadership is likely to assign a prominent role.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, politics
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noun
A male candidate chosen by a state delegation for an initial ballot, in the knowledge that other delegations will not prefer this candidate, for the purpose of negotiation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: government, politics
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noun
a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: campaigner, candidate, nominee
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