無党派層
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Meanings
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unaffiliated voters; floating voters; swing voters
Refers to the segment of the electorate that does not consistently support a particular political party. Often discussed in election analysis.
In elections, the behavior of unaffiliated voters determines the outcome.
Policies to attract swing voters are being called for.
Usage patterns
- 無党派層の支持を得るto gain the support of unaffiliated voters
The candidate won by gaining the support of unaffiliated voters.
- 無党派層を取り込むto win over swing voters
Each party is desperately trying to win over swing voters.
- 無党派層が増えるfor the number of unaffiliated voters to increase
It is said that the number of unaffiliated voters has been increasing in recent years.