noun
General Slang
teal
TEEL · noun · informal
a moderate, climate-focused independent candidate
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Definitions
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A political candidate (often a woman) holding economically moderate but pro-climate-action views; Macquarie's 2022 Word of the Year.
“A teal took the seat off the incumbent at the last election.”
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teal In A Sentence
A teal took the seat off the incumbent at the last election.
Origin & Usage
From the blend of blue (traditionally Liberal) and green (environmental) politics; Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year 2022.
Variants
teal independent
People Also Ask
What does teal mean in Australian politics?
It refers to a moderate, climate-focused independent candidate, often a woman, who holds economically centrist but pro-climate-action views.
Why are they called teals?
Teal blends blue (traditionally the Liberal Party's colour) with green (environmental politics), reflecting their fiscally moderate but climate-focused stance.
When did teal become a political term?
It rose to prominence around the 2022 federal election and was named Macquarie Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2022.
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