"MacDonaldism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: MacDonald + -ism after Ramsay MacDonald, founder of the British Labour Party. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|MacDonald|ism}} MacDonald + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} MacDonaldism (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly UK) The centrist political policies of Ramsay MacDonald, especially after his split with the Labour Party in 1931. Wikipedia link: Ramsay MacDonald Tags: UK, uncountable Related terms: MacDonaldite

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