peronista

Peronist

adjective noun peh-roh-NEES-tah Rare

Origin: From Perón (Juan Domingo Perón, Argentine president) + -ista.

Usage Note

Peronista refers to a supporter of Peronism, the political movement founded by Juan Perón in mid-20th-century Argentina. It is used both as an adjective (el gobierno peronista) and as a noun (los peronistas). The movement is ideologically broad — encompassing left, centre, and nationalist right wings — which makes the label culturally loaded in Argentine political discourse.

Examples

"El candidato peronista ganó las elecciones provinciales."

Natural Translation

The Peronist candidate won the provincial elections.

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