Squad

See also: squad

English

Etymology 1

Coined by American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2018.

Proper noun

the Squad

  1. (US politics) An informal group of left-wing Democrats in the House of Representatives.
    • 2023 December 25, David Smith, “A split among Democrats may threaten ‘the Squad’ - and help Trump - in 2024”, in The Guardian‎[2], →ISSN:
      Squad members and their allies may also have to contend with pro-Israel Super Pacs and dark-money groups spending tens of millions of dollars on attack ads in a bid to unseat them. […] “A lot of us have seen the headlines that Squad or Squad-adjacent members could be in trouble this cycle,” said Chris Scott, the co-founder and president of the Advance the Electorate political action committee (Ate Pac), which recruits and trains young progressives.

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Etymology 2

Coined by Pentagon officials in reference to the Quad, a similar military alliance.[1]

Proper noun

the Squad

  1. (informal) An informal military alliance between the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, focused on Asian security matters.
  2. (by extension) A grouping of the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

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References

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