bossism

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) The domination of a political party by a single, powerful person (the boss)

Etymology

Suffix from English boss (bump, a lump, protuberance, protrusion, employer, manager).

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boss

Gloss

bump, a lump, protuberance, protrusion, employer, manager

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