National Liberation Front

American  

noun

1. the name taken by nationalist insurgent groups in various countries.

2. 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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National Liberation Front British  

noun

1. (sometimes not capitals) a revolutionary movement that seeks the national independence of a country, usually by guerrilla warfare

2. Also called: National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.  a political organization formed in South Vietnam in 1960 by the Vietcong

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National Liberation Front

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

Prosecutors accused him of involvement with a militia, the National Liberation Front, that is the armed wing of a political group with which Mr. Rusesabagina, 68, is linked.

From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022

These included the Democratic Front, the successor in 1945 to the National Liberation Front; the Union of Albanian Working Youth; the United Trade Unions; and others.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane