hardliner
/ˈhɑːrdˌlaɪnər/
Definition
A member of a group or political party who holds uncompromising, strict, or extreme views and resists any deviation from their established position.
Etymology
Derived from the phrase 'hard line,' which originated in the early 20th century to describe an inflexible policy or rigid stance. It combines 'hard,' meaning unyielding, with 'line,' referring to an official course of conduct or party platform.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to a group of conservative Republicans who blocked a procedural vote as a protest to demand immediate legislative action. Their actions demonstrate the 'hardline' stance of prioritizing party policy over standard parliamentary cooperation.
Speaker Johnson says House will pass Trump’s voter ID bill through arduous process after GOP revolt
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