boulangism

Bou·lan·gism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo-lan-jiz-uh m]
- /buˈlæn dʒɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo-lan-jiz-uh m]
- /buˈlæn dʒɪz əm/

Definitions of boulangism word

noun boulangism the doctrines of militarism and reprisals against Germany, advocated, especially in the 1880s, by the French general Boulanger. 1
noun boulangism (historical) The spirit or principles of a French political movement identified with Georges Boulanger (1837–1891), who promoted an aggressive nationalism which opposed Germany and called for the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) to be avenged. 0

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Origin of boulangism

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < French boulangisme. See G. E. J. M. Boulanger, -ism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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