PoliticsAugust 21, 2026

grandees

gran-DEEZ

Definition

Influential, high-ranking, or prominent members of an organization or group who possess significant power and authority.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'grande', meaning 'great' or 'nobleman', originally referring to a high-ranking nobleman of the Spanish or Portuguese court before entering English in the 17th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe powerful, senior members of the Liberal Party who stood against the party's shift toward the far-right, highlighting the internal struggle between institutional leaders and radical elements.

A valuable lesson in why religion and politics don’t mix

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