Francisco Franco

Definitions of Francisco Franco
  1. noun
    Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975)
    synonyms: El Caudillo, Franco, General Franco
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    dictator, potentate
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
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