Peronist

American  

[puh-roh-nist] / pəˈroʊ nɪst /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a supporter of Juan Perón or of his principles and policies.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Juan Perón or Peronism.

Etymology

Origin of Peronist

From the Spanish word peronista, dating back to 1945–50. See Perón, -ist

Example Sentences

Her attempt to retain leadership of the Peronist movement has created tensions with Buenos Aires' popular governor, Axel Kicillof, widely seen as a possible future presidential contender.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

But this time around, Peronist mayors and grassroots activists known as “point men” made little effort to persuade swaths of their most loyal working-class voters to go out to vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The province's governor is Axel Kicillof, an economist who has close ties to the Peronist faction led by ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Strikers took to the streets in the capital, Buenos Aires, and other cities across the country, joined by social groups and political opponents, including the Peronist party that dominated national politics for decades.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

After World War II, an era of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency