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

They formed part of the Peronist movement, which has dominated the country’s politics for much of the past century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Beijing planted investment seeds under the last Peronist government that Milei would do well to nurture, from lithium mines to a space exploration center.

From Barron's • 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, a long period of Peronist dictatorship   was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency