party line

par·ty line

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-tee lahyn]
- /ˈpɑr ti laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-tee lahyn]
- /ˈpɑr ti laɪn/

Definitions of party line words

noun party line the authorized, prescribed policies and practices of a group, especially of the Communist Party, usually followed by the members without deviation; official philosophy or credo. 1
noun party line the guiding policy, tenets, or practices of a political party: The judge was chosen on party lines. 1
noun party line a telephone line connecting the telephones of a number of subscribers by one circuit to a central office, used in some rural areas. 1
noun party line the boundary line separating adjoining properties. 1
noun party line policy or stance of a political party 1
singular noun party line The party line on a particular issue is the official view taken by a political party, which its members are expected to support. 0

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Origin of party line

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Party line

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party line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for party line

noun party line

catechism — In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church, the catechism is a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church.

Just one Synonym for party line