phalangist

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Spanish member of General Franco's political party: A "phalangist" refers specifically to a member of the Falange Española, the fascist political party that was the sole legal party in Spain under the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • During the Spanish Civil War, the phalangist fought for the Nationalist faction.
  • His grandfather was a committed phalangist who supported Franco's regime.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical and political contexts to describe individuals affiliated with or ideologically aligned with the Spanish Falange.
  • The historian analyzed the influence of the phalangist ideology on the early Francoist state.

Variants and Related Words

• Falangist (n): This is the more common English spelling and exact synonym for "phalangist."
• Falange (n): The name of the political party itself.
  • The Falange was founded by José Antonio Primo de Rivera.

Synonyms

• Falangist: The direct synonym, differing only in spelling.
• Francoist: A broader term for a supporter of Franco's regime, which may include but is not limited to phalangists.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is highly specific to 20th-century Spanish history. It is not used in a general sense and carries strong historical and ideological connotations related to fascism and authoritarian rule.

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Noun

1. a Spanish member of General Franco's political party

Từ đồng nghĩa

• falangist