Franco

¹

[ frang-koh; Spanish frahng-kaw ]

noun

1. Francisco, Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco-BahamondeEl Caudillo, 1892–1975, Spanish military leader and dictator: chief of state 1939–47; regent of the kingdom of Spain 1947–75.

Franco-

²

1. a combining form representing French or France:

   Francophile; Franco-Prussian.

Franco

¹

/ ˈfraŋko; ˈfræŋkəʊ /

noun

1. FrancoFrancisco18921975MSpanishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Francisco (franˈθisko), called el Caudillo. 1892–1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939–1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II

Franco-

²

/ ˈfræŋkəʊ- /

combining_form

1. indicating France or French

   Franco-Prussian

Other Words From

• Franco·ism noun
• Franco·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

< Medieval Latin Franc ( us ) a Frank, a Frenchman + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Franco¹

from Medieval Latin Francus , from Late Latin: Frank

Example Sentences

The final top 10 shootout was delayed by about half an hour after Franco Colapinto crashed his Williams at the end of the second qualifying session.

From BBC

On the radio in 2016, Kennedy attacked Trump’s populist playbook, comparing him to European dictators like Francisco Franco and Benito Mussolini, as well as American white supremacists George Wallace and Father Charles Coughlin.

From Salon

After the race resumed, a crash for Williams' Franco Colapinto led to a safety car.

From BBC

Two former police officers have been jailed for the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent left wing politician killed in a drive-by shooting in 2018.

From BBC

Five women came forward in a Los Angeles Times investigation and stated that Franco abused his power as their teacher at his film school.

From Salon