Fran‧co, General Fran‧cis‧co /ˈfræŋkəʊ, frænˈsɪskəʊ/
(1892–1975) a Spanish military leader and right-wing politician. He led the Nationalist side in the Spanish War (1936–39), and ruled Spain as a dictator until his death.

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Franco- /fræŋkəʊ $ -koʊ/ prefix [in nouns and adjectives]
[Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: Francus 'Frenchman']

1. relating to France:
a Francophile (=someone who loves France)

2. French and something else:
the Franco-Belgian border

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