Mugwump refers to an independent or neutral person in politics, especially a Republican who opposed James G. Blaine in 1884.
Mugwump (MUG-wump) is a noun for a person who acts independently or remains neutral in politics, particularly a Republican who refused to support James G. Blaine in 1884.
| Front | mugwump \MUG-wump\ |
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| Back | noun 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 mugquomp, mummugquomp, war leader.] "Mr. and Mrs. America are hopelessly moderate mugwumps, difference-splitters par excellence." |
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