Gaullism
(ˈgəʊlɪz(ə)m)
[ad. F. Gaullisme, f. the name of General Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970), French military and political leader: see -ism.]
The principles and policies associated with General de Gaulle; adherence to or support of these principles. Also transf. (Cf. next.)
| 1950 Chambers's Encycl. IV. 61/1 The dual threats of communism and Gaullism. 1951 20th Cent. Nov. 400 (title) Aspects of Gaullism. 1955 Times 25 June 7/5 It is regrettable to consider either the history of the Armistice of 1940 or that of Gaullism and ‘Free France’ only with humour. 1959 New Statesman 7 Feb. 174/1 ‘Gaullism’..is a growing factor in Italian politics. 1968 Listener 21 Mar. 377/1 He was terrified by the effect Gaullism was having, and might have, on his own countrymen. |