Carlist
Americannoun
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a supporter of the claims of Don Carlos of Spain or of his successors to the Spanish throne.
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a partisan of Charles X of France, and of the elder branch of the Bourbons.
noun
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(in Spain) a supporter of Don Carlos or his descendants as the rightful kings of Spain
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(in France) a supporter of Charles X or his descendants
Other Word Forms
- Carlism noun
Etymology
Origin of Carlist
1820–30; < Spanish carlista or French carliste; see -ist
Example Sentences
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The unification was not popular with either the Falangist or the Carlist militants, but under the existing conditions of total civil war, the immense majority accepted Franco’s initiative.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2017
Twice in the last century � 1834-39 and 1871-86 � Spain was rocked by the Carlist civil wars.
From Time Magazine Archive
This includes all Spaniards serving in Franco's army, navy and air force, plus members of the former Phalanxist and Carlist militias.
From Time Magazine Archive
Proclaimed one Carlist banner: "We don't want Juanillo even if it's an order from El Caudillo.'"
From Time Magazine Archive
An arsenal was established at Azp�itia during the Carlist rising of 1870-1874; but the manufacture of ordnance and gunpowder was subsequently discontinued.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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