noun
Meaning 1
A leader of a political party.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
party boss
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noun
Meaning 2
a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- party bosses have a reputation for corruption
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: political boss, boss
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: politician, politico, pol, political leader
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