Francoism

noun

Fran·​co·​ism

ˈfraŋkōˌizəm,

-räŋ-

plural -s

1

: the political or social policies advocated or put into effect by the dictator Franco

2

: the advocacy of or allegiance to Franco's policies

Word History

Etymology

Francisco Franco, born 1892 Spanish soldier and dictator of Spain + English -ism

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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