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hunkerism

Hun·ker
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huhng-ker]
    • /ˈhʌŋ kər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huhng-ker]
    • /ˈhʌŋ kər/

Definitions of hunkerism word

  • noun hunkerism a member of the conservative faction in the Democratic Party in New York State, 1845–48. 1
  • noun hunkerism (US, politics) Excessive conservatism; hostility to progress. 0

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Origin of hunkerism

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Hunkerism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hunkerism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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