Ernesto Guevara
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Ernesto Guevara: A prominent Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and military theorist. He was a primary figure in the Cuban Revolution (1953–1959) and served as a key lieutenant to Fidel Castro. His later efforts to foment revolution in other Latin American nations led to his capture and execution in Bolivia.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The image of Ernesto Guevara has become a widely recognized symbol of rebellion and counterculture.
- Many biographies have been written about the life and ideology of Ernesto Guevara.
- Ernesto Guevara played a crucial role in the guerrilla campaign that brought Fidel Castro to power in Cuba.
Advanced Usage
"Guevarist" (adj): Pertaining to or following the theories and practices of Ernesto Guevara.
- The group adhered to a Guevarist strategy of rural guerrilla warfare.
"Guevarism" (n): The political ideology and revolutionary theories associated with Ernesto Guevara, emphasizing the role of the guerrilla foco (focus) as a catalyst for revolution.
- His writings are central to the doctrine of Guevarism.
Variants and Related Words
Che Guevara (n): The common nickname for Ernesto Guevara, derived from the Argentine interjection "che."
- The iconic photograph of Che Guevara is known worldwide.
El Che (n): A Spanish-language variant of the nickname "Che Guevara."
Synonyms
- Che: (Nickname)
- Revolutionary: (General term for his role)
- Guerrilla leader: (Specific term for his military role)
Related Phrases
- foco theory: A revolutionary strategy developed by Guevara advocating for a small, mobile guerrilla group to create a revolutionary center () that would ignite a popular uprising.
- The foco theory was a cornerstone of Guevara's revolutionary ideology.
Noun
- an Argentine revolutionary leader who was Fidel Castro's chief lieutenant in the Cuban revolution; active in other Latin American countries; was captured and executed by the Bolivian army (1928-1967)