Bolivar

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • Simón Bolívar: A Venezuelan statesman and military leader who played a key role in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish rule in the early 19th century. He is a foundational historical figure in Latin America.

  2. Noun:

    • Currency unit: The basic monetary unit of Venezuela, divided into 100 céntimos. It is named in honor of Simón Bolívar.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (referring to the person):

    • Simón Bolívar is often called "El Libertador" for his role in South American independence.
    • The ideals of Bolivar continue to inspire many.

  • Noun (referring to the currency):

    • The price of coffee is 15 bolivars.
    • She exchanged her dollars for Venezuelan bolivars at the bank.
Advanced Usage

  • Historical Context: The term is often used in academic and historical discussions about Latin American independence movements.

    • The Bolivarian Revolution draws its name and inspiration from the legacy of Bolivar.

  • Economic Context: Used in financial news and reports concerning Venezuela's economy.

    • The bolivar has experienced significant devaluation in recent years.
Variants and Related Words

  • Bolivarian (adjective): Pertaining to Simón Bolívar, his ideas, or his legacy.

    • The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is the country's official name.

  • Boliviano (noun): The basic unit of money in Bolivia, also named after Simón Bolívar.

    • He paid 50 bolivianos for the souvenir.
Synonyms
  • El Libertador (for the person): A common epithet for Simón Bolívar, meaning "The Liberator."
  • VEF, VES (for the currency): Official currency codes for the Venezuelan bolívar (VEF for the old "bolívar fuerte," VES for the current "bolívar soberano").
Related Phrases
  • Bolívar fuerte: Refers to a previous Venezuelan currency unit (VEF) introduced in 2008, meaning "strong bolívar."
  • Bolívar soberano: Refers to the current Venezuelan currency unit (VES) introduced in 2018, meaning "sovereign bolívar."
Noun
  1. Venezuelan statesman who led the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule; founded Bolivia in 1825 (1783-1830)
  2. the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos

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