Francoist

noun

Fran·​co·​ist
ˈfraŋkōə̇st,
-räŋ-
plural -s
1
: a member of General Franco's forces in the Spanish civil war
2
: an advocate of or adherent to Francoism

Word History

Etymology

Francisco Franco + English -ist

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Francoist was in 1937

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“Francoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Francoist. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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