The fascist ideology and political movement founded by the Spanish Falange party, emphasizing authoritarianism, nationalism, and militarism.
From 'Falange' (the Spanish fascist party, taking its name from the military phalanx formation to suggest solidarity and strength) plus '-ism'. Emerged in 1930s Spain.
The Spanish Falange borrowed the ancient Greek phalanx's name to sound militarily impressive—it's a reminder that fascist movements often wrapped themselves in historical imagery to legitimize their power grabs.
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