Whig

Pronunciation: /wɪɡ/

Definitions of Whig

noun a supporter of the Whig party

Example Sentences

A1 The Whig party was a political group in 19th century Britain.

A2 The Whig party opposed the policies of the ruling monarch.

B1 The Whig party advocated for parliamentary reform and individual rights.

B2 The Whig party played a significant role in the development of modern political parties.

C1 The Whig party eventually merged with the Liberal party in the 19th century.

C2 The Whig party's ideology influenced political thought for generations to come.

Examples of Whig in a Sentence

formal The Whig party was a political party in the United Kingdom in the 19th century.

informal My great-great-grandfather was a Whig back in the day.

slang I heard that guy is a total Whig, always changing his opinions to fit in.

figurative In the world of fashion, she is considered a Whig for her bold and unconventional designs.

Grammatical Forms of Whig

• past tense: Whigged
• plural: Whigs
• comparative: more Whig
• superlative: most Whig
• present tense: Whigs
• future tense: will Whig
• perfect tense: have Whigged
• continuous tense: is Whigging
• singular: Whig
• positive degree: Whig
• infinitive: to Whig
• gerund: Whigging
• participle: Whigged

Origin and Evolution of Whig

First Known Use: 1648 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'Whig' originated in Scotland as a derogatory term for a group of Presbyterian rebels in the late 17th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Whig' evolved to refer to a political faction in Britain that supported constitutional monarchy and opposed absolute rule. It eventually became associated with the Whig Party in the 18th and 19th centuries, which advocated for parliamentary reforms and individual liberties.