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

Months later, the administration of Peronist President Alberto Fernández defaulted on debt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her latest trial comes as her ailing Peronist movement -- named after iconic post-war leader Juan Peron -- reels from its stinging defeat at the hands of budget-slashing President Javier Milei's party in last month's midterm elections.

From Barron's

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

It happened again in 2019, when the reformist government of President Mauricio Macri was replaced with Peronist politicians.

From Barron's

In particular, they were afraid of a repeat of 2019, in which a bad showing of Macri’s party in primary elections cratered financial markets External link, virtually handing the victory to his Peronist opposition before the actual vote.

From Barron's