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Falangist

American  
[fuh-lan-jist] / fəˈlæn dʒɪst /

noun

  1. a member of the Falange.


Etymology

Origin of Falangist

1935–40; < Spanish falangista; see Falange, -ist

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The contemporary Falangist movement in Spain explicitly borrows its name and iconography from Francisco Franco’s dictatorship.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

The unification was not popular with either the Falangist or the Carlist militants, but under the existing conditions of total civil war, the immense majority accepted Franco’s initiative.

From Slate Feb. 9, 2017

The most systematic study of the Falangist leader’s political thought is N. Meuser, “Nation, Staat und Politik bei José Antonio Primo de Rivera,” Ph.D. diss.,

From Slate Feb. 7, 2017

Though scarcely interested in politics, José had been a Falangist who, after Franco's death, backed Suárez.

From The Guardian Apr. 4, 2011

The Falangist doctors take you along to San Hermano.

From The Five Arrows by Chase, Allan

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