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FLNC

FLNC

9.9
An armed group in Corsica that wants the island to be independent and sometimes uses violence
  • noun
: FLNC
  • The FLNC claimed responsibility for several bomb attacks in Corsica last year.

Examples

  • The FLNC was established in 1976.

  • Many locals are wary of the FLNC's tactics but support the idea of more self-government.

  • French authorities have struggled to negotiate with the FLNC over the future of Corsican autonomy.

  • Many people fear the activities of the FLNC.

  • The FLNC has been involved in various incidents of sabotage to promote Corsican independence.

  • Activists believe that the FLNC plays a significant role in advocating for Corsican self-determination.

  • The FLNC continues to influence the political landscape in Corsica through their militant actions.

Surface Forms

FLNC singular
FLNCs plural

Etymology

FLNC is a short form of the French/Corsican name Front de Libération Nationale de la Corse, which means 'national liberation front of Corsica'. So FLNC refers to a group that fights, sometimes with violence, for Corsica to become independent.