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Word

NDP

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Definitions

01Canadian political party

B2 · Politics

n. Stands for New Democratic Party. A major political party in Canada.

n. Abbreviation for New Democratic Party. A social-democratic political party in Canada.

“The NDP leader spoke about improving healthcare during the debate.”

“The NDP has historically positioned itself as a social-democratic alternative to the Liberal and Conservative parties in Canadian federal politics.”

American English

Usage

Usually preceded by 'the' when referring to the party as an organization.

02Singaporean celebration

B2

n. Stands for National Day Parade. A large yearly celebration in Singapore.

n. Abbreviation for National Day Parade. An annual national ceremony and parade held in Singapore to commemorate its independence.

“Many people wear red and white to watch the NDP every August.”

“The NDP features a massive display of military hardware and cultural performances, culminating in a spectacular fireworks show over Marina Bay.”

Usage

Commonly used in Singaporean English without further explanation.

03economic measure

C1 · Economics

n. Stands for net domestic product. The value of goods a country makes after subtracting the cost of wear and tear on equipment.

n. Abbreviation for net domestic product. An economic metric calculated by subtracting depreciation from the gross domestic product (GDP).

“Economists look at the NDP to see how much the country is actually growing.”

“While GDP measures total output, the NDP provides a more realistic picture of economic health by accounting for the capital consumed during production.”

Academic · Technical

04biochemical molecule

C2 · Science

n. Stands for nucleoside diphosphate. A type of molecule that helps carry energy in living cells.

n. Abbreviation for nucleoside diphosphate. A nucleotide containing a ribose sugar and two phosphate groups, essential in metabolic energy transfer.

“The scientist studied how the NDP changed during the experiment.”

“The conversion of an NTP to an NDP releases a significant amount of energy required for various cellular processes.”

Technical

Real-World Examples

“While the Liberals are at 49% nationally, the Conservatives are 16 points back at 33%, and the NDP is on life support at 6%.”
Toronto Sun · 12 Sept 2026
“Sure, the Liberals held the riding in the 1990s and early 2000s, and the NDP held it in the 1970s and 1980s, but the Conservatives have held this area since 2008.”
Toronto Sun · 1 Sept 2026

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