Tammany

/ˈtæməni/
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Other forms: Tammanies; Tammanys

Definitions of Tammany
  1. noun
    a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism
    synonyms: Tammany Hall, Tammany Society
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    type of:
    organisation, organization
    a group of people who work together
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