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addaword.gifdefinition of Coffee Party USA

noun
a political movement in the US which has formed in opposition to the Tea Party Movement
Saturday saw over 350 Coffee Party events held in cafes across the United States and abroad, bringing activists together in person for the first time for a national day of conversation and, of course, espressos and cappuccinos.
Submitted from United States on 08/12/2010 11:55:00
Definition of Coffee Party USA from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

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