Definitions

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  • noun chiefly UK, informal A supporter of Tony Blair or his policies.
  • adjective Relating to Blairites or to Tony Blair's government and policies.

Etymologies

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From the surname of Tony Blair, British prime minister 1997-2007.

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Examples

  • He opens the article with by saying that the term Blairite is being used, misleadingly, to

    Obsolete 2008

  • He opens the article with by saying that the term Blairite is being used, misleadingly, to

    Obsolete 2008

  • He opens the article with by saying that the term Blairite is being used, misleadingly, to

    Obsolete 2008

  • As various commentators consider Labour's prospects, the term "Blairite" is being deployed to characterise the policies and personalities of some who question the party's current direction and urge Labour to face the future.

    Charles Clarke condemns Just William politics 2008

  • As various commentators consider Labour's prospects, the term "Blairite" is being deployed to characterise the policies and personalities of some who question the party's current direction and urge Labour to face the future.

    Archive 2008-09-01 2008

  • One answer being put forward in Blairite circles yesterday is that the Prime Minister will dump his ultra-loyal Chancellor Alistair Darling - and bring in Vince Cable as a part of a deal with the Liberal Democrats.

    Vince Cable to become Chancellor? 2008

  • And it is worth pointing out that Gordon Brown stepping down represents the consummation of a short-term Blairite aim, which was to remove him in exactly the same way as Blair was removed.

    1931 again? No, a Lib Dem coalition could destroy Labour for good 2010

  • One answer being put forward in Blairite circles yesterday is that the Prime Minister will dump his ultra-loyal Chancellor Alistair Darling - and bring in Vince Cable as a part of a deal with the Liberal Democrats.

    Archive 2008-10-01 2008

  • Although this started out as a kids 'sitcom it developed into quite a funny take on life in Blairite Downing Street.

    My Top Ten Political SitComs 2006

  • But players are no longer the loved symbols of an aspirational society we became so accustomed to in what you might call the Blairite David Beckham era.

    Carlos Tevez affair takes hammer to love, trust and loyalty | Paul Hayward 2011

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