whiggery

/ˈhʌɡərɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being a Whig, especially in 19th-century Britain; also, a characteristic of Whig politics, such as support for reform and opposition to monarchical power

“The politician’s whiggery was evident in his call for constitutional reform.”

Synonyms

  • liberalism
  • reformism

Antonyms

  • conservatism
  • reactionism