National Liberation Front
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the name taken by nationalist insurgent groups in various countries.
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Also called National Liberation Front of South Vietnam. a political organization formed by the Vietcong in South Vietnam in 1960 to carry out an insurgent policy.
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(sometimes not capitals) a revolutionary movement that seeks the national independence of a country, usually by guerrilla warfare
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Also called: National Liberation Front of South Vietnam. a political organization formed in South Vietnam in 1960 by the Vietcong
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Muslim nationalist groups such as the Moro National Liberation Front and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for decades fought guerrilla wars for a degree of autonomy from the predominantly Christian Philippines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Over the past decade, the university has faced increasing scrutiny from Ortega’s party, the Sandinista National Liberation Front.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 25, 2023
Relations between Beijing and the governing National Liberation Front go back to the late 1950s, when Algeria sought independence from France.
From Reuters ● Jul. 18, 2023
He reached peace agreements with two long-active guerrilla insurgencies, the Communist New People’s Army and the Muslim separatists of the Moro National Liberation Front, granting amnesty to thousands.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2022
It succeeded the National Liberation Front in 1945. district—The major subdivisions of the country.
From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane
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