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Chiefly Brit.the most active group within an organization, as a political party.[1925-30]
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Ginger group — A ginger group is a group within, for example, a political party seeking to inspire the rest with its own enthusiasm and activity.A ginger group is a formal or informal grouping of people within a larger organisation that actively works for more… … Wikipedia
ginger group — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms ginger group : singular ginger group plural ginger groups British a group within an organization that tries to get other people in the same organization to discuss new ideas and make changes … English dictionary
ginger group — Group of people formed to stimulate (ginger up) action in a particular matter … A concise dictionary of English slang
ginger group — gin′ger group n. brit. and can. the most active group within a political party or other organization • Etymology: 1925 30 … From formal English to slang
ginger group — noun Date: 1925 chiefly British a group that serves as an energizing force within a larger body (as a political party) … New Collegiate Dictionary
