Tammany
- noun
- /ˈtæməni/
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Tammany
- Tammany was a powerful political organization that dominated New York City's Democratic Party in the late 1800s.
Examples
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Many reforms were introduced to curb the power once wielded by Tammany in the city.
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Tammany was known for its widespread influence in New York City politics during the 19th century.
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He accused his opponent of employing tactics reminiscent of Tammany corruption.
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The Tammany Hall was known for its corrupt practices.
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Many politicians were associated with Tammany in the early 1900s.
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The corruption of Tammany led to significant political reforms aimed at reducing its influence.
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Many residents in New York City opposed the control exerted by Tammany over local elections during its peak.
Synonyms
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A powerful Democratic Party group in New York City famous for control and dishonest actions
A political group in the Democratic Party in New York City that used corruption to gain power
Compounds
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A powerful Democratic Party group in New York City famous for control and dishonest actions
A political group in the Democratic Party in New York City that used corruption to gain power
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tammany comes from a Native American leader called Tamanend whose name was used by a New York club, the Society of Saint Tammany. That club later grew into a powerful political machine, so Tammany came to mean a strong, often corrupt, political organization in the city.