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View synonyms for popular front
popular front
noun
- a coalition, usually temporary, of leftist and sometimes centrist political parties, formed against a common opponent, as fascism, and promoting social reform.
- any similar political coalition formed to achieve short-term goals.
popular front
noun
- often capital any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of popular front1
1935–40; compare Spanish frente popular, French front populaire
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Example Sentences
Israeli authorities say the bombing was carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
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The officers are cartoons drawn from a Popular Front comic strip.
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The Popular Front Congressmen rose to their feet, applauding and adding to the din with their shouts of agreement.
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But what are you going to do when you are elected by a Popular Front majority?
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"Citizens, members of the Popular Front parties, members of all parties," Lavandero began.
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