teal independent en · NOUN
Etymology
Such politicians generally used the colour teal, interpreted by some journalists as a blend of the green of the environmental movement and the blue of the Liberal Party.
Meanings
- (Australian) An independent politician who espouses environmentally and socially progressive but economically conservative ideas, especially in the context of a group of independent candidates who ran in the 2022 federal election.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| teal independents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |