人民戦線
Meanings
1
popular front
A political coalition of left-wing and centrist parties, historically associated with anti-fascist movements in the 1930s. Used in historical and political contexts.
In the 1930s, a popular front was formed in France.
The popular front played an important role in the Spanish Civil War.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が人民戦線を結成するfor people to form a popular front
The anti-fascist forces formed a popular front.
- 人民戦線内閣a popular-front government/cabinet
In the 1930s, a popular-front government was formed in France.