Vichy Republican

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Pronunciation: /ˈvɪʃi rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

Definitions of Vichy Republican

noun A person who is perceived as having collaborated with an occupying enemy force, often used in a political context to describe someone who is seen as betraying their own principles or party for personal gain.

Example Sentences

A1 A Vichy Republican is a term used to describe a Republican who is seen as collaborating with Democrats.

A2 Some people believe that Vichy Republicans are not true conservatives.

B1 The concept of Vichy Republicans originated from the Vichy regime in France during World War II.

B2 Vichy Republicans are often criticized for their willingness to compromise with the opposing party.

C1 The term Vichy Republican is sometimes used in a derogatory manner to question someone's loyalty to their party.

C2 There is ongoing debate within the Republican party about how to deal with Vichy Republicans who are seen as too moderate.

Examples of Vichy Republican in a Sentence

formal The Vichy Republicans were politicians who collaborated with the Nazi regime during World War II.

informal I heard that some Vichy Republicans are trying to gain power in the upcoming election.

slang Don't trust those Vichy Republicans, they're only looking out for themselves.

figurative The Vichy Republicans in our company always side with management, even if it's not in the best interest of the employees.

Grammatical Forms of Vichy Republican

past tense

Vichy Republicanized

plural

Vichy Republicans

comparative

more Vichy Republican

superlative

most Vichy Republican

present tense

is Vichy Republican

future tense

will be Vichy Republican

perfect tense

has been Vichy Republican

continuous tense

is being Vichy Republican

singular

Vichy Republican

positive degree

Vichy Republican

infinitive

to be Vichy Republican

gerund

being Vichy Republican

participle

Vichy Republicanizing

Origin and Evolution of Vichy Republican

First Known Use: 1940 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'Vichy Republican' originated during World War II in reference to French politicians who collaborated with the Vichy government, which was a puppet regime of Nazi Germany.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Vichy Republican' has evolved to refer to individuals within a political party who are seen as betraying their principles or values for personal gain or political expediency.