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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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

After 20 more hours in which the rescue teams used pumps to lower the water level in the flooded tunnels, Zapata could finally be taken to the surface.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

Zapata said Sunday morning that no further information on the suspect or victim was available.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026

Coach Manny Galvez relies on junior Austin Nickels and sophomore Isaac Zapata to provide the offense, with Nickels having 11 goals and Zapata 10.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 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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