monday club: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Political, Journalistic, Informal (in its generic sense)
Quick answer
What does “monday club” mean?
A weekly social or political gathering that meets on Mondays.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A weekly social or political gathering that meets on Mondays; historically, specifically a British political discussion group.
A regular meeting or association, typically of like-minded people (often with conservative or specific political views), held on Monday. It can also refer more generally to any recurring Monday meeting or the collective feeling of people returning to work/school on Monday.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, "Monday Club" is a proper noun strongly tied to the specific historical political group. In American English, it's more likely to be a generic term for any Monday meeting or group.
Connotations
UK: Politically charged, historically associated with right-wing conservatism. US: More neutral, can connote a social or work-related weekly meeting.
Frequency
More frequent in UK English due to its historical-political significance. Less common and more generic in US English.
Grammar
How to Use “monday club” in a Sentence
[Subject] attends/is a member of the Monday Club.The Monday Club [verb: meets, discusses, advocates].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “monday club” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- He held Monday Club views on immigration.
- A Monday Club manifesto.
American English
- She's part of a Monday club running group.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to a regular Monday morning strategy meeting.
Academic
Used in political history to refer to the specific UK Conservative group.
Everyday
Could refer to a book club or gym class that meets every Monday.
Technical
Not typically used in technical contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “monday club”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “monday club”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “monday club”
- Capitalization: 'Monday club' (generic) vs. 'Monday Club' (specific historical group).
- Using it as a verb (e.g., 'to Monday Club').
- Confusing it with 'Monday blues'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The original British political Monday Club is largely defunct, though some successor groups exist. The term is now more commonly used generically.
Yes, in generic informal use. However, be aware that in a British or political context, listeners might first think of the historical group.
'Monday Club' refers to an actual group or meeting. 'Monday blues' is an idiom describing feelings of sadness or lethargy at the start of the workweek.
When referring to the specific British political group, yes ('Monday Club'). When used generically, it is often not capitalized ('a Monday club').
A weekly social or political gathering that meets on Mondays.
Monday club is usually formal, political, journalistic, informal (in its generic sense) in register.
Monday club: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmʌndeɪ klʌb/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmʌndeɪ klʌb/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A case of the Monday Club blues (play on 'Monday blues').”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Monday' + 'Club' = a club that kicks off the week. For the political group, remember it was a club for Conservative discussions that likely shaped the week's political agenda.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SOCIAL/POLITICAL GROUP IS A CONTAINER (for shared ideas). THE START OF THE WORKWEEK IS A GATHERING POINT.
Practice
Quiz
In contemporary generic American English, a 'Monday club' most likely refers to: