German word

Volkspartei

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔlksˌpaʁtaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpeople's party

Example

Die Volkspartei gewann die Wahl klar.

The people's party won the election by a clear margin.

Illustration for Volkspartei (people's party)

More examples

Der Wahlkampf der Volkspartei fokussierte sich auf soziale Fragen.

The people's party's election campaign focused on social issues.

Core concept

A broad political tent bringing voters with different interests under one party.

Common phrases

  • Wahlkampf der Volkspartei

    election campaign of the people's party

  • Stimmenanteil der Volkspartei

    vote share of the people's party

Similar words

Partei: An organized group that promotes political views and fields candidates in elections.
Populismus: A political approach that appeals to popular discontent with simple promised solutions.
Massenpartei: A large party built on organizing a broad base of supporters.

Definition in German

Politische Partei, die nicht auf eine eng umrissene Interessengruppe beschränkt ist, sondern breite Wählermehrheiten anstrebt.

Word origin

Volkspartei combines Volk, meaning people, with Partei, meaning party, and its transparent compound structure refers to a party seeking support beyond one narrow social group.

Usage tips

  • Volkspartei is feminine, so the definite article is die and its plural is Volksparteien.

Opposites

  • Kleinparteiminor partynoun

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