SL
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Definition
Proper noun A Maoist guerrilla organization and political party, officially the Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso in Spanish), which initiated a violent conflict in Peru starting in 1980. It is designated as a terrorist organization by several governments.
Usage
The term "SL" is primarily used as an abbreviation for "Shining Path" in historical, political, and security contexts. It refers specifically to the organization, its ideology, and its armed campaign. * The Peruvian government fought a long war against SL. * Academic studies analyze the rise and decline of SL. * SL's insurgency caused widespread suffering.
Advanced Usage
- "SL ideology": Refers to the group's specific blend of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism and Gonzalo Thought.
- "SL stronghold": Denotes a geographic area, typically in rural Peru, where the group historically held significant influence or control.
- "ex-SL militant": A former member or combatant of the organization.
Variants and Related Words
- Shining Path: The full English translation of , the most common term for the group.
- Sendero Luminoso: The original Spanish name.
- Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path (PCP-SL): The organization's official name.
- Senderista: A noun or adjective referring to a member or supporter of the Shining Path.
Synonyms
- Guerrilla group (general term)
- Insurgent group (general term)
- Maoist insurgency (descriptive term)
Related Phrases
- Internal conflict in Peru: The broader period of violence (1980-2000) in which SL was a primary actor.
- People's war: The term used by SL to describe its revolutionary strategy.
Noun
- a terrorist group formed in Peru in the late 1960s as a splinter group from the communist party of Peru; is among the most ruthless guerilla organizations in the world; seeks to destroy Peruvian institutions and replace them with a Maoist peasant regime; is involved in the cocaine trade
- Shining Path has been responsible for 30,000 deaths