What does "kuomintang" mean?
the political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan
Kuomintang
/kwoʊmɪnˈtæŋ/ name
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Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: the political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan
- Grammar: kuomintang is listed as name.
- Nearest alternatives: guomindang, kmt, kmt in taiwan, nationalist party of china.
- Useful contrasts: Communist Party, Democratic Progressive Party.
- Usage evidence: It is generally believed that the creation of the Kuomintang will somewhat straighten out the political tangle in China caused by the multitude of parties. The Kuomintang holds itself out as the democratic party, and its support of the President will be tempered by the path his future actions take.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 the political party founded in 1911 by Sun Yat-sen; it governed China under Chiang Kai-shek from 1928 until 1949 when the Communists took power and subsequently was the official ruling party of Taiwan wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A nationalist political party founded under Sun Yat-sen in 1912 that ruled mainland China from 1928 to 1949, now one of three major parties in the Republic of China (Taiwan).
"It is generally believed that the creation of the Kuomintang will somewhat straighten out the political tangle in China caused by the multitude of parties. The Kuomintang holds itself out as the democratic party, and its support of the President will be tempered by the path his future actions take."
Synonyms
All synonymsAntonyms
Communist PartyDemocratic Progressive Party
Example
"It is generally believed that the creation of the Kuomintang will somewhat straighten out the political tangle in China caused by the multitude of parties. The Kuomintang holds itself out as the democratic party, and its support of the President will be tempered by the path his future actions take."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "kuomintang"?
Common synonyms include: guomindang, kmt, kmt in taiwan, nationalist party of china, nationalist party taiwan, taiwan kuomintang.
How do you use "kuomintang" in a sentence?
It is generally believed that the creation of the Kuomintang will somewhat straighten out the political tangle in China caused by the multitude of parties. The Kuomintang holds itself out as the democratic party, and its support of the President will be tempered by the path his future actions take.
How do you pronounce "kuomintang"?
Pronounced /kwoʊmɪnˈtæŋ/.
Etymology
c. 1912, from the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 國民黨 /国民党 (Guómíndǎng), Wade–Giles: Kuo²-min²-tang³.