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- adjective Of or pertaining to John Enoch Powell (1912–1998), British politician, classical scholar, and writer who controversially opposed
immigration .
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Powell + -ian
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Similar majorities of American voters today will tell pollsters that they support Powellian policies: ending immigration, deporting illegals, terminating the racial spoils system.
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