Zapata

American

[zuh-pah-tuh, sah-pah-tah] / zəˈpɑ tə, sɑˈpɑ tɑ /

noun

Emiliano 1877?–1919, Mexican revolutionary and agrarian reformer: guerrilla leader 1911–16.

Zapata British

/ θaˈpata, zəˈpɑːtə /

noun

Emiliano (emiˈljano). ?1877–1919, Mexican guerrilla leader

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Patient zero for the digital pivot may be Zapata, co-founded in the 1950s by former President George H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

After 20 more hours in which the rescue teams used pumps to lower the water level in the flooded tunnels, Zapata could finally be taken to the surface.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While Zapata appears visibly relieved in the footage, his ordeal was not yet over.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The California Highway Patrol was preparing to take over the pursuit but lost visual contact with the fleeing vehicle, Zapata said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

After a few squeaky misses, I overcame my reserve and tore my tonsils loose with a yell that would have been worthy of Zapata.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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