"red wave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: red waves [plural]
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  1. (US politics) A surge of voters supporting the candidates of the Republican Party during an election (especially a midterm election), which results in the party making significant gains. Tags: US Categories (topical): US politics Related terms: pink wave, red mirage, wave election
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