noun

CSU

CSU (noun) means the Christian Social Union, the conservative political party that operates in Bavaria alongside its national sister party. Example: “The CSU has dominated Bavarian politics for decades.”

noun

The Christian Social Union, the conservative political party that operates in Bavaria alongside its national sister party.

"The CSU has dominated Bavarian politics for decades."

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In plain EnglishThe Bavaria-only conservative party that partners with Germany's national CDU.

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Etymology

An initialism of the German name Christlich-Soziale Union, "Christian Social Union."

Origin: German

Frequently asked questions

What does “CSU” mean?

The word “CSU” means the Christian Social Union, the conservative political party that operates in Bavaria alongside its national sister party. In plain terms, the Bavaria-only conservative party that partners with Germany's national CDU.

How do you use “CSU” in a sentence?

Here is “CSU” used in a sentence: “The CSU has dominated Bavarian politics for decades.”

What part of speech is “CSU”?

“CSU” is a noun.

Where does the word “CSU” come from?

The word “CSU” comes from German. An initialism of the German name Christlich-Soziale Union, "Christian Social Union.".

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