Bossism

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The domination of a political party or organisation by a powerful, controlling boss.

“Bossism flourished in the city's political machine during the early twentieth century.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

boss·ism

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Synonyms

cronyismpatronagemachine politics

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Contains double S and the recognisable -ISM suffix ending

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