Meaning of the word "ruling party" in English

What does "ruling party" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ruling party

US /ˈruːlɪŋ ˈpɑːrti/
UK /ˈruːlɪŋ ˈpɑːti/

Noun

the political party or coalition of parties that holds the majority of seats in a parliament or legislature and forms the government

Example:
The ruling party announced new economic policies.
The opposition criticized the actions of the ruling party.