Kuomintang
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Definition
Proper noun The Kuomintang (KMT) is a major political party. Historically, it was founded in China in 1911 and later became the ruling party of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Detailed Explanation
- Historical Origin and Role in China: The Kuomintang was the revolutionary party that overthrew the Qing dynasty. It later became the ruling party of the Republic of China, governing mainland China from 1928 until 1949.
- Role in Taiwan: After 1949, the Kuomintang retreated to Taiwan, where it established an authoritarian government and remained the sole ruling party for decades. It has since transitioned into a major democratic party within Taiwan's multi-party system.
Usage Examples
- Historical Context:
- Modern Context:
Advanced Usage / Notes
- The term "Kuomintang" is often used in historical and political analyses to discuss 20th-century Chinese history, cross-strait relations, and Taiwanese domestic politics.
- It is frequently abbreviated as KMT in English-language media and academic writing.
Variants and Related Words
- KMT: The standard acronym for the Kuomintang.
- Chinese Nationalist Party: An alternative English name for the Kuomintang.
- Pan-Blue Coalition: The political coalition in Taiwan led by the Kuomintang.
Synonyms
- Chinese Nationalist Party (This is the direct English translation of the party's name.)
Noun
- 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