die Volkspartei
Translation
people's party, popular party, mainstream party
Examples
Die Volkspartei gewann die Wahlen.
The people's party won the elections.
Er ist Mitglied einer großen Volkspartei.
He is a member of a large mainstream party.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as subject The Volkspartei has many members.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Massenpartei (mass party), Großpartei (major party)
Etymology
Composed of 'Volk' (people) and 'Partei' (party). Literally means 'party of the people'.
Memory Tips
Think of a political party that tries to appeal to all the 'folk' (Volk), a catch-all party.