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Gaullist

Gaullist

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Relating to Charles de Gaulle or his political ideas in France
  • adjective
  • /ɡoʊˈlɪst/
: gaullista
  • The new president adopted a Gaullist stance on foreign policy, emphasizing national sovereignty.

Examples

  • Many older politicians still hold Gaullist views about the importance of a strong executive branch.

  • The party's Gaullist traditions influence its approach to economic and social reforms.

  • The Gaullist movement has shaped modern French politics.

  • Many Gaullist policies focus on national sovereignty.

  • The new president adopted a Gaullist stance on foreign policy, emphasizing national sovereignty.

  • Many older politicians still hold Gaullist views about the importance of a strong executive branch.

  • The party's Gaullist traditions influence its approach to economic and social reforms.

Surface Forms

Gaullist positive

Morphology

Gaullist = de Gaulle (transparent) = Gaull + ist

Formed from the proper name 'de Gaulle' plus the productive English suffix '-ist' meaning 'relating to' or 'supporter of', which is a standard and clear formation for learners.

Etymology

Gaullist comes from the name of the French leader de Gaulle and the ending -ist, which means 'related to' or 'supporting' a person or their ideas. So a Gaullist policy or stance is one that follows de Gaulle's ideas and way of leading.