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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Zapata currently serves as assistant county executive for Marin County’s Community and Environmental Group, and the council is negotiating with the county to loan his services.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

"I didn't lose faith, I didn't lose faith," Zapata told his rescuers.

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

Others had painted him among the greats: Zapata, Albizu Campos, Sandino, Marti, and Malcolm, along with a million Adelitas.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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