ginger group

noun

chiefly British
: a group that serves as an energizing force within a larger body (such as a political party)

Examples of ginger group in a Sentence

a left-wing ginger group within the Labour Party
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Both groups saw similar improvements in nasal symptoms, including reduced pressure, and the ginger group had fewer side effects.18 How To Use Ginger Ginger root may be consumed whole, minced, or crushed and can be used as a potent flavoring in cooking and an herbal remedy for colds. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginger group was in 1916

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“Ginger group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20group. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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