popular front

American  

noun

1. a coalition, usually temporary, of leftist and sometimes centrist political parties, formed against a common opponent, as fascism, and promoting social reform.

2. any similar political coalition formed to achieve short-term goals.

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popular front British  

noun

1. (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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Etymology

Origin of popular front

1935–40; compare Spanish frente popular, French front populaire

Example Sentences

You also talk about the need for a popular front that could counter white Christian nationalism.

From Salon

Somoza’s corruption and violence had alienated even Nicaragua’s business classes, and a broad popular front implemented a mixed economy promoting popular organization, land reform and the socialization of basic services.

From Seattle Times

If there is going to be a popular front to fight the GOP's crude usurpation of democracy, it's going to take people like Liz Cheney to join up.

From Salon

The label “popular front” first gained currency in France and Spain in the 1930s as parties on the left formed alliances to confront the rise of fascism.

From Los Angeles Times

Both wings of the party need to join in a "popular front" against today's version of the fascist threat.

From Salon