McGovernite
/məˈɡʌv(ə)nʌɪt/ /məˈɡʌvənʌɪt/noun
A supporter of George McGovern or his policies, especially as candidate in the 1972 U.S. presidential election.
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in The Guardian. From the name of George McGovern, U.S. Democratic politician + -ite.
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