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Definition of Tammany
1. Noun. A political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism.
Exact synonyms: Tammany Hall, Tammany Society
Generic synonyms: Organisation, Organization
Group relationships: Democratic Party
Generic synonyms: Organisation, Organization
Group relationships: Democratic Party
Definition of Tammany
1. Proper noun. Tammany Hall, a building near Union Square in New York City, formerly headquarters for the New York County Democratic Party. ¹
2. Proper noun. The nickname of the New York County Democratic Party, until the success of reform elements in the 1970s. ¹
3. Proper noun. A style of corrupt democratic politics. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com