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mugwump

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mug·wump  (mgwmp)
n.
1. A person who acts independently or remains neutral, especially in politics.
2. often Mugwump A Republican who bolted the party in 1884, refusing to support presidential candidate James G. Blaine.
[Massachusett mugguomp, mummugguomp, war leader.]
mugwumper·y n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Mugwump - someone who bolted from the Republican Party during the U.S. presidential election of 1884
pol, political leader, politico, politician - a person active in party politics
2.mugwumpmugwump - a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
fencesitter, independent
political science, politics, government - the study of government of states and other political units
individualist - a person who pursues independent thought or action


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