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April 15, 2020 Word of the Day

GOP /ˌʤiːˌoʊˈpiː/ noun
GOP
/ˌʤiːˌoʊˈpiː/
noun

the GOP

The elephant is a symbol of the GOP, or Republican Party.
The elephant is a symbol of the GOP, or Republican Party.
Definition of GOP

: the Republican Party of the U.S.

  • longtime members of the GOP

— often used as GOP before another noun

  • a GOP governor

  • attending the GOP convention

GOP is an abbreviation of “Grand Old Party.”

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