Flamingantn.adj.
/flamɪŋˈɡɒ̃//flaˈmaŋɡɒ̃/ A. n.
An advocate of the recognition of Flemish as an official language of Belgium, or of the exclusive use of Flemish in certain parts of Belgium.
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Flamingant1920
Flamingantism1920
1920 [see Flamingantism n. at Derivatives].
1922 Contemp. Rev. Feb. 244 They [sc. the Walloons] consider the Flamingants to be unpatriotic and ‘pro-German’.
1964 P. Geyl Hist. Low Countries ix. 199 The Flamingants (as the conscious and active Flemings were called) indulged freely in romanticism.
B. adj. (attributive).
Of or relating to such advocates or their policies.
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Flemish1728
Flamingant1921
1921 Contemp. Rev. Nov. 700 The aim of the Flamingant programme has been to obtain equal rights, both in theory and practice for the Flemish language.
1922 Contemp. Rev. Dec. 786 The result is that the Flamingant officials are rapidly promoted.
1964 P. Geyl Hist. Low Countries ix. 200 In Antwerp..the town hall was brought under Flamingant sway.
Derivatives
ˈFlamingantism n. the policy of furthering the use of Flemish.
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the mind > language > languages of the world > Indo-Hittite > [noun] > Indo-European > Germanic > Dutch > Flemish > promoting use of or one who promotes
Flamingant1920
Flamingantism1920
1920 Contemp. Rev. Jan. 86 While the chauvinists were badly beaten, the Parliamentary power of both Socialism and Flamingantism was increased tremendously.
1964 P. Geyl Hist. Low Countries ix. 201 Militant Flamingantism had been able to come to power in some municipalities.
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n.adj.1920