popular front
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.
Origin of popular front
1- Also called people's front.
Words Nearby popular front
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How to use popular front in a sentence
Israeli authorities say the bombing was carried out by the popular front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Prominent Palestinian-American Community Activist Arrested | Anna Lekas Miller | November 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 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.
The Five Arrows | Allan ChaseBut what are you going to do when you are elected by a popular front majority?
The Five Arrows | Allan Chase"Citizens, members of the popular front parties, members of all parties," Lavandero began.
The Five Arrows | Allan Chase
British Dictionary definitions for popular front
(often capital) any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism
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