Word
dup
Countable noun
Definition
n. Stands for Democratic Unionist Party. A major political group in Northern Ireland that wants to keep the country as part of the United Kingdom.
n. Abbreviation for Democratic Unionist Party. A right-wing, unionist political party in Northern Ireland, characterised by its commitment to maintaining the constitutional union with Great Britain.
Examples
“The DUP won several seats in the last election.”
“The DUP played a critical role in Westminster during the Brexit negotiations, providing support to the minority government.”
“As the largest unionist party for several decades, the DUP has significantly influenced the political landscape of Northern Ireland through its staunch opposition to Irish reunification.”
Examples
simple
“The DUP won several seats in the last election.”
contextual
“The DUP played a critical role in Westminster during the Brexit negotiations, providing support to the minority government.”
complex
“As the largest unionist party for several decades, the DUP has significantly influenced the political landscape of Northern Ireland through its staunch opposition to Irish reunification.”
Usage
Usually preceded by the definite article 'the' when referring to the party as a whole.
Real-World Examples
“That too-perfect answer leaves us wondering if she's duping us even now.” Etymology
From Middle English don up (“to open”), equivalent to a blend of do + up. Compare don, doff, dout, dub.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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