Peronism

American  

[puh-roh-niz-uhm] / pəˈroʊ nɪz əm /

Spanish Peronismo

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. the principles or policies of Juan Perón.

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Etymology

Origin of Peronism

1945–50; < Spanish peronismo; Perón, -ism

Example Sentences

"Peronism is going through a leadership crisis," political analyst Raul Timerman told AFP.

From Barron's

“Whenever Peronism has resurfaced in the past, it’s been because of a renewal of leadership,” Binetti says.

From Barron's

On Sunday, they made a historic shift against Peronism that propelled President Javier Milei to a surprise victory in midterm congressional elections.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over decades, Peronism built up strong loyalty and territorial control in the province by forging close ties to organized labor and grassroots organizations, handing out pensions for retired manual laborers and stipends for young mothers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rejection of Peronism, a movement advocating for strong state intervention in the economy and social justice that governed for much of the past two decades, "counted for more" than Milei's political woes and "the wear and tear" of power, Carlos Fara, president of the International Association of Political Consultants told AFP.

From Barron's