Definition

Proper noun: * A Chilean left-wing revolutionary organization: The Lautaro Youth Movement was a militant group active in Chile during the 1980s. It was characterized by its use of violence and its ideological goal of overthrowing the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

Usage

• The Lautaro Youth Movement emerged as a significant armed faction opposing the Pinochet regime.
• Historical analyses often cite the Lautaro Youth Movement as an example of radical political violence during Chile's democratic transition period.

Advanced Usage

• The group's name is frequently referenced in academic and historical contexts concerning late-20th century Latin American political violence and insurgencies.

Variants and Related Words

• MJL: A common Spanish-language acronym for the movement, standing for .
• Lautaro: Often used as a shortened, informal reference to the larger organization.

Synonyms

• Insurgent group
• Revolutionary organization
• Armed faction

Different Meanings

• This term refers specifically to the historical Chilean organization. It is distinct from other groups or movements that may use the name "Lautaro," which references a Mapuche military leader.

Noun

1. a violent terrorist group organized in the 1980s and advocating the overthrow of the Chilean military government; leaders are mainly criminals or impoverished youths