Falangist

/fəˈlɑːndʒɪst/ noun

Definition

A member or supporter of the Spanish Falange party or its fascist ideology.

Etymology

From 'Falange' plus '-ist' (meaning member or follower). The Falange was Spain's primary fascist party during Franco's regime.

Kelly Says

Falangists are often overlooked in discussions of fascism—Franco co-opted them while maintaining power, making Spain's fascism unique in how a dictator subordinated even his own party's radical wing.

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