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established party
An often derogatory term for the established, traditional political parties that have been represented in a country's political system for a long time. The term is usually used by new or opposition groups to distinguish themselves from them.
Die neue Bürgerbewegung wirft den Altparteien vor, den Kontakt zur Bevölkerung verloren zu haben.
The new citizens' movement accuses the established parties of having lost touch with the population.
The word consists of 'alt' (old) and 'Partei' (party). Here, 'alt' does not just mean 'old in years', but above all 'established' or 'traditional'.
Der Sprecher der neuen Bewegung kritisierte die Politik der Altparteien.
The spokesperson for the new movement criticized the policies of the established parties.
This term is a political catchword and is almost always used in a derogatory or distancing way. It expresses the idea that the established parties are seen as outdated and no longer in tune with the times.
Mit dem Slogan „Gegen die Altparteien!“ versuchte die neue Gruppierung, Wähler zu gewinnen.
With the slogan 'Against the established parties!', the new group tried to win voters.
The plural 'die Altparteien' (the established parties) is used especially often. It lumps all established parties together into one group and criticizes them collectively.
Ihm zufolge machen die Altparteien alle die gleiche Politik.
According to him, the established parties all pursue the same policies.
major party
'Volkspartei' and 'Altpartei' both refer to political parties, but they evaluate those parties very differently. A 'Volkspartei' is a major party that wants to reach many different groups in the population. The word is rather neutral. 'Altpartei', by contrast, refers to established parties that have been part of the political system for a long time. This word often sounds derogatory and is frequently used by new or opposition groups. The words can be confused because major parties are often also old, established parties. Even so, 'Volkspartei' mainly describes the broad target group, while 'Altpartei' criticizes the party's long-standing political position.
Im Wahlkampf sprach der neue Kandidat oft kritisch über die Altparteien.
During the election campaign, the new candidate often spoke critically about the established parties.
Die Volkspartei versucht, Wähler aus der Stadt und vom Land anzusprechen.
The major party tries to appeal to voters from both the city and the countryside.