falangist
Noun: A member of the Falange Española, a Spanish political organization founded in 1933, which became the sole legal party under General Francisco Franco's dictatorship. The term specifically denotes a supporter of this fascist-inspired, nationalist movement.
The term is used to identify individuals affiliated with this specific historical Spanish political party. It is primarily a historical and political identifier. * He was a dedicated falangist who fought in the Spanish Civil War. * The regime's ideology was shaped by falangist principles.
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the Falange party.
- The rally featured falangist symbols and slogans.
- They studied falangist political theory.
- Falange (noun): The name of the political party itself.
- The Falange was a key faction in the Nationalist coalition.
- Falangism (noun): The political ideology of the Falange.
- Falangism combined nationalist, fascist, and traditional Catholic elements.
- Francoist: A broader term for a supporter of Franco's regime, which included but was not limited to Falangists.
- Nationalist: In the specific context of the Spanish Civil War, this often referred to the coalition opposing the Republicans, which included the Falange.
The word is strongly associated with 20th-century Spanish history, particularly the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the subsequent Francoist dictatorship (1939-1975). It carries connotations of fascism, authoritarianism, and Spanish nationalism.
- a Spanish member of General Franco's political party