Primo de Rivera

[ pree-maw the ree-ve-rah ]

noun

1. Mi·guel [mee-, gel], Mar·qués de Es·te·lla [mah, r, -, kes, , th, e es-, te, -lyah], Miguel Prima de Rivera y Orbaneja, 1870–1930, Spanish general and political leader: dictator of Spain 1923–29.

Primo de Rivera

/ ˈprimo de riˈβera /

noun

1. Primo de RiveraJosé Antonio19031936MSpanishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: Falangist José Antonio (xoˈse anˈtonjo). 1903–36, Spanish politician; founded Falangism
2. Primo de RiveraMiguel18701930MSpanishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman his father, Miguel (miˈɣɛl). 1870–1930, Spanish general; dictator of Spain (1923–30)

Example Sentences

Primo de Rivera, who believed the rebellion to be fast on the wane, shipped back to Spain 7,000 troops.

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The policy of Primo de Rivera was to gain by diplomacy where the energy of his predecessor had failed.

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Primo de Rivera urged the home government to make some reforms, which would greatly lessen the political importance of the friars.

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The behaviour of the troops led against them in 1881 by General Primo de Rivera doubtless confirmed them in this repugnance.

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