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Guevarist

American  
[guh-vahr-ist] / gəˈvɑr ɪst /

noun

  1. a supporter of the revolutionary theories and tactics of Ernesto Guevara.

Etymology

Origin of Guevarist

1965–70; Ernesto Guevar(a) + -ist, or < Spanish guevarista

Example Sentences

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In Colombia it contributed to the destructive insurgency of the FARC, which ended only last year, and that of the ELN, an avowedly guevarist group, which declared a ceasefire last month.

From Economist

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