locofoco Synonyms
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locofoco Meaning
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locofoco (n.)
A friction match.
A nickname formerly given to a member of the Democratic party.
locofoco Sentence Examples
- The Locofoco Party emerged as a radical faction within the Democratic Party in the mid-1800s.
- Locofocos advocated for expanding suffrage, abolishing property qualifications, and restricting the power of banks.
- The term "Locofoco" originated from a meeting where the members used friction matches, known as "locofocos," to light the room.
- Locofocos supported free public education and the abolition of imprisonment for debt.
- The Locofoco Party's influence reached its peak in the mid-1830s, but it later declined.
- Locofocos allied themselves with the working class and advocated for the rights of labor.
- The Locofoco movement is often credited with laying the foundation for the modern labor movement in the United States.
- Locofocos were known for their radical views on economic issues, seeking to regulate banks and corporations.
- The Locofoco Party platform included support for a graduated income tax and the establishment of a national bank.
- The term "Locofoco" has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who holds extreme or unconventional views.
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A friction match., A nickname formerly given to a member of the Democratic party.
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No antonyms found.
The Locofoco Party emerged as a radical faction within the Democratic Party in the mid-1800s.
Locofocos advocated for expanding suffrage, abolishing property qualifications, and restricting the power of banks.
The term "Locofoco" originated from a meeting where the members used friction matches, known as "locofocos," to light the room.
Locofocos supported free public education and the abolition of imprisonment for debt.
