Guomindang

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Definition

Proper noun A major Chinese political party historically and in Taiwan. Founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen, it governed mainland China from 1928 until 1949. After losing the Chinese Civil War to the Communist Party, it retreated to Taiwan, where it became a dominant political force and the official ruling party for decades.

Usage

The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this political organization. It is often used in historical, political, and journalistic contexts. * The Guomindang established its capital in Nanjing after unifying much of China in 1928. * After 1949, the Guomindang continued to govern the island of Taiwan. * Scholars study the ideological differences between the Guomindang and the Chinese Communist Party.

Advanced Usage
  • The party is frequently referred to by its abbreviation, KMT, which stands for the Wade-Giles romanization "Kuomintang."
  • In historical discourse, the term is used to describe the Nationalist government of China that existed prior to 1949.
  • The party's legacy and policies continue to be central to cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China.
Variants and Related Words
  • KMT: The common English abbreviation for the Guomindang.
  • Kuomintang: An alternate romanization (Wade-Giles) for the same party name.
  • Nationalist Party: The direct English translation of the party's name.
Synonyms
  • Nationalists: A term often used, especially in historical contexts, to refer to the Guomindang and its supporters during the Chinese Civil War era.
Noun
  1. the political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan

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