PoliticsAugust 27, 2026
megadonors
MEG-uh-doh-nurz
Definition
Wealthy individuals who contribute extremely large sums of money to political campaigns or committees.
Etymology
A blend of the Greek prefix 'mega-' meaning 'large' or 'great' and the Latin-derived 'donor,' which refers to one who gives or contributes.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the risk that wealthy individuals might use political parties to channel large sums of money into campaigns after spending limits were lifted.
A Supreme Court Ruling Built for the Major Parties Is Helping Idaho Libertarians
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