Gaullism

[ goh-liz-uhm, gaw- ]

noun

1. a political movement in France led by Charles de Gaulle.
2. the principles and policies of the Gaullists.

Gaullism

/ ˈɡɔː-; ˈɡəʊlɪzəm /

noun

1. the conservative French nationalist policies and principles associated with General Charles de Gaulle
2. a political movement founded on and supporting General de Gaulle's principles and policies

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaullism¹

First recorded in 1945–50; (Charles de) Gaulle ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

She is painted as a leading European politician, an authentic patriot, Gaullism's natural heir, and the standard-bearer of the idea of a Europe of nations and of "traditional" values.

From Salon

It highlights the challenge in his 21st-century update on Gaullism: cultivating a unified Europe that can stand as peer to the U.S. or China.

From New York Times

When Pompidou died suddenly in 1974, Giscard D'Estaing announced he would run for the Élysée Palace, presenting himself as a modern and moderate alternative to the austere conservatism of Gaullism.

From BBC

The secretary-general of European journalists, Fabrice Pozzoli-Montenay, told the BBC that Mr Barnier had in recent years seen Gaullism as the defence and protection of the European Union.

From BBC

In a normal week, he might be a guest on morning radio, discuss the death of Gaullism on his Wednesday-evening talk show and publish a column on the genius of the French language.

From New York Times