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Falange (Noun)

Meaning

The Spanish Nazi party under Franco.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The Falange, Spain's fascist party, played a significant role in General Franco's regime.
  • Founded by José Antonio Primo de Rivera in 1933, the Falange originally had limited success before merging with other fascist groups to support Franco's cause.
  • General Franco's forces, comprising the Falange and Nationalist army, defeated the Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War.
  • The influence of the Falange on Franco's government led to Spain's adoption of various fascist policies, including state control of industry and strict social regulations.
  • Following Franco's death in 1975, the Falange steadily lost influence, ultimately giving way to Spain's transition to a democratic government.

Hypernyms

  • Naziism
  • National Socialism
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