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English word origin

Etymology of Squad

Coined by American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2018.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

An informal group of left-wing Democrats in the House of Representatives.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Coined by American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2018.

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Source etymology 2

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An informal military alliance between the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, focused on Asian security matters. · A grouping of the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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