"Thatcherites" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Supporters of British politician Margaret Thatcher and the Conservatism policies of her time in office, typically characterized as financially conservative and socially libertarian.
having a roof made of dried or woven reeds, straws, or similar plant material, especially as a covering for a house or hut.
Thatcher, Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first female PM in British history.<br><br>The term "Thatcher" has also been used as a reference to the style of economics, social politics, and policies she implemented during her tenure, which focused on:<br><br> Free market economics: Reducing government intervention in the economy.<br> Reducing social spending: Reducing welfare, taxing the lower classes, and privatizing state-owned industries.<br> Anti-collectivism: Opposing the role of labor unions and the power of the state in regulating markets.<br> Strong leadership and firm hand: Implementing policies and making tough decisions, often without relying on consensus or consensus-building.<br><br>This style of economic and social politics is often referred to as "Thatcherism."<br><br>Additionally, a "thatcher" can also refer to a machine used to cut grass on a lawn or other areas, or a woman with short hair often styled in a peroxided, bouffant style, inspired by Margaret Thatcher's signature look.
A thatched roof is one in which the roofing material, typically made of straw, reeds, or another impermeable plant material, is arranged in a layered or overlapping pattern and often secured to the roof structure with ropes, pegs, or nails.
Thaumaturgy or Thaumatolatry refers to the worship or veneration of miracle-working gods or demonic beings, especially in religious contexts. Thaumaturgy in a broader sense refers to miracle working, conjuring or a magical power. The word is derived from the Greek words "thau" meaning 'miracle' and "makhaira" meaning 'work'.