young Turk 'a member of an insurgent, usually liberal faction within a political group or other organization'

Creator:	Olga Cartlidge
Language pair:	English
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Definition / notes:	YOUNG TURKS - "insurgents; restive elements within a party seeking control or at least a voice; usually, not always, comparatively young. ..."the coup was led by a group of "young Turk" junior partners in the firm"... E. g. : "These young Turks in the LDP are still on the fringe," said Hideaki Kase, a historian and political commentator. E.g. : .These new Republican warriors were called the Young Turks, a band of about 20 who had mutinied against the feeble leadership of the 'Old Guard.' For senators they were young men (average age 56). As legislative legionnaires they were mostly rookies serving their first Senate enlistment.'" When the American President disagreed with a portion of Prime Minister's argument, Churchill smiled and said, 'You're just like the Young Turks in my government.'" Today the phrase is used to describe any faction impatient with delay or defeat, seeking action. Party regulars use it patronizingly, but those so labeled do not resent it. The phrase was eclipsed for a time by 'angry young men.' Used by a Sky News commentator with reference to David Cameron who was expected to be elected leader of the Conservative Party in the summer of 2005. Cf frondiruyushaya molodezh
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