Gaullism

[ goh-liz-uhm, gaw- ]

noun

1. a political movement in France led by Charles de Gaulle.
2. the principles and policies of the Gaullists.

Gaullism

/ ˈɡɔː-; ˈɡəʊlɪzəm /

noun

1. the conservative French nationalist policies and principles associated with General Charles de Gaulle
2. a political movement founded on and supporting General de Gaulle's principles and policies

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaullism¹

First recorded in 1945–50; (Charles de) Gaulle ( def ) + -ism