"Falklands factor" meaning in All languages combined

See Falklands factor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Falklands factors [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the success of the British Conservative Party after the winning of the Falklands War. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Falklands factor (plural Falklands factors)
  1. (politics) A distinguishing trait that helps a party or faction win popular approval, other than their general policies. Wikipedia link: Falklands War Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-Falklands_factor-en-noun-T59ewUE2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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