Franco

¹

[frang-koh, frahng-kaw]

noun

1. Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.

Franco-

²

1. a combining form representing French or France:

   Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Franco

¹

/ ˈfraŋko, ˈfræŋkəʊ /

noun

1. Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II

Franco-

²

/ ˈfræŋkəʊ- /

combining form

1. indicating France or French

   Franco-Prussian

Other Word Forms

• Francoism noun
• Francoist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

< Medieval Latin Franc ( us ) a Frank, a Frenchman + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

from Medieval Latin Francus , from Late Latin: _Frank

Example Sentences

He had been lauded for his prominent role in Spain's tricky transition to democracy after the 36-year dictatorship of Francisco Franco ended with the general's death in 1975.

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In keeping with the reverence of the time, Franco’s body lay in state for 50 hours, with a long line of people—stretching more than a mile—shuffling past.

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South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.

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Hundreds of Spanish fascists marched through Madrid on Friday, a day after the country marked the 50th anniversary of divisive right-wing former dictator Francisco Franco's death.

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There would be precisely zero expectation of, say, Glasgow coach Franco Smith doing any better as Scotland coach, because club coaching is totally different to international coaching.

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