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peoples front

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popular front

 
–noun
1. a coalition, usually temporary, of leftist and sometimes centrist political parties, formed against a common opponent, as fascism, and promoting social reform.
2. any similar political coalition formed to achieve short-term goals.
Also called people's front.

Origin:
1935–40; cf. Sp. frente popular, F front populaire
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