filibuster

Meanings

• noun

  A legislative maneuver in which a politician speaks at length on the floor of a legislative body to delay or obstruct a vote on a proposal.

  - "The senator launched a filibuster to prevent the passage of the controversial bill."
  - "The filibuster lasted for over 24 hours, setting a new record."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with filibuster
muster , rustler , hustler

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Variants

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filibuster , filibusters , filibustered , filibusterer , filibusterers , filibustering , anti-filibuster

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'filibuster' meaning 'pirate' or 'freebooter'. Originally used in the late 19th century to refer to privateers who operated outside of official government sanction.

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Trivia

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1. The longest filibuster in U.S. Senate history lasted for over 24 hours.

2. The term 'filibuster' comes from the Spanish word 'filibustero', meaning 'pirate' or 'freebooter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legislative maneuver: A strategy used in legislative bodies to delay or obstruct a vote on a proposal.

2. Obstructionist tactics: Techniques used by politicians to delay or prevent the passage of legislation.

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Culture

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The filibuster is a significant tactic in legislative bodies, particularly in the United States Senate. It has been used throughout history to delay or obstruct legislation, and has been the subject of numerous films, books, and other forms of media.

How to Memorize "filibuster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a politician speaking for hours on end to prevent a vote from being taken.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a senator holding the floor for hours.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Filibuster' - 'F' for filibuster, 'I' for infuriating, 'L' for lengthy, 'I' for intense, 'B' for boring, and 'U' for unproductive.

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