English Explanatory Dictionary

Washminster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A political system which has elements of both the Westminster system and the United States' political system ("Washington").

Pronunciation

/ˈwɒʃmɪnstə/

Word forms

Washminster

Etymology

Blend of Washington + Westminster. Coined by political scientist Elaine Thompson in 1980.

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