"Washminster" meaning in All languages combined

See Washminster on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈwɒʃmɪnstə/ [General-Australian]
Etymology: Blend of Washington + Westminster. Coined by political scientist Elaine Thompson in 1980. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Washington|Westminster}} Blend of Washington + Westminster Head templates: {{en-prop}} Washminster
  1. (politics) A political system which has elements of both the Westminster system and the United States' political system ("Washington"). Categories (topical): Politics Categories (place): Australia Translations (political system): 華盛敏斯特變體 (Chinese Mandarin), 华盛敏斯特变体 (Huáshèng Mǐnsītè biàntǐ) (Chinese Mandarin), Washminster-järjestelmä (Finnish)

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