Falange
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Falange
< Spanish, short for Falange Española Tradicionalista Traditionalist Spanish Phalanx
Example Sentences
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In April of this year, the body of José Antonio Primo de Rivera, the founder of Spain’s fascist Falange movement, was exhumed from the site and transferred to a Madrid cemetery.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023
The remains of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, founder of Spain's fascist Falange movement that supported the Franco regime, were dug up and removed from the mausoleum in April.
From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023
José Antonio Primo de Rivera founded the Falange movement and his remains lie at a giant mausoleum created by the former fascist regime outside Madrid.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2023
On the eve of the civil war, Serrano Suñer was moving toward the Falange, hoping to bring much of the youth from the conservative Catholic party, Confederación Espanola de Derechas Autónomas, or CEDA, with him.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2017
"Do you know about Corbeta the Falange agent and Jimenez the C.T.E. radio operator being at the Gamburdo ranch with Ansaldo?"
From The Five Arrows by Chase, Allan
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