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montonero

guerrilla fighter; member of a mob

noun mohn-toh-NEH-rroh Rare
People & Society Military

Origin: From montón (heap, mass).

Usage Note

Montonero historically referred to irregular cavalry fighters in 19th-century South American wars of independence. In the 20th century it became associated with the Argentine urban guerrilla group Montoneros. The feminine is montonera.

Examples

"Los montoneros asaltaron la plaza central."

Natural Translation

The fighters stormed the central square.

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