Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Mexican revolutionary leader: Emiliano Zapata was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). He is primarily known for leading a peasant rebellion in the state of Morelos to demand land reform and social justice for rural communities, under the slogan "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty).

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Emiliano Zapata is a symbol of agrarian resistance in Mexican history.
  • The Zapatista movement in Chiapas took its name from the revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.

Advanced Usage

• "Zapatismo": The political ideology and movement inspired by the principles of Emiliano Zapata, emphasizing land rights, local autonomy, and social justice for indigenous and peasant communities.
  • Zapatismo continues to influence social movements in Latin America.

Variants and Related Words

• Zapatista (noun): A follower or supporter of Emiliano Zapata or his ideals.
  • The Zapatistas declared autonomy in several municipalities in Chiapas.

Synonyms

• Agrarian revolutionary: A reformer seeking to change land ownership laws.
• Peasant leader: A person who leads or represents rural agricultural workers.

Related Phrases

• "Tierra y Libertad": The famous slogan ("Land and Liberty") associated with Emiliano Zapata's struggle.
  • The cry of "Tierra y Libertad" echoed through the countryside.

Related Idioms

• To follow in Zapata's footsteps: To pursue a similar path of fighting for land reform and social justice.
  • The new activists aimed to follow in Zapata's footsteps.

Noun

1. Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919)