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popular front

noun

a coalition, usually temporary, of leftist and sometimes centrist political parties, formed against a common opponent, as fascism, and promoting social reform.
any similar political coalition formed to achieve short-term goals.

popular front

often capital any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism

1935–40; compare Spanish frente popular, French front populaire

Israeli authorities say the bombing was carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

The officers are cartoons drawn from a Popular Front comic strip.

The Popular Front Congressmen rose to their feet, applauding and adding to the din with their shouts of agreement.

But what are you going to do when you are elected by a Popular Front majority?

"Citizens, members of the Popular Front parties, members of all parties," Lavandero began.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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