caudillismo

noun

cau·​di·​llis·​mo ˌkau̇-t͟hē-ˈyēz-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce caudillismo (audio)
-t͟hēl-ˈyēz-
: the doctrine or practice of a caudillo

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Spanish, from caudillo "leader, caudillo" + -ismo -ism

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caudillismo was in 1927

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Cite this Entry

“Caudillismo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caudillismo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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