Boulangism

[ boo-lan-jiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the doctrines of militarism and reprisals against Germany, advocated, especially in the 1880s, by the French general Boulanger.

Other Words From

• Bou·langist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Boulangism¹

1885–90; < French boulangisme. See G. E. J. M. Boulanger, -ism

Example Sentences

The flight of General Boulanger was the death of Boulangism.

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