Caudillo

Word CAUDILLO
Character 8
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Pronunciations /kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Caudillo"

What do we mean by caudillo?

A leader or chief, especially a military dictator. noun

A political boss; an overlord. noun

Leader noun

A military dictator, especially one ruling in Latin America. noun

A leader.

A military dictator, especially one ruling in Latin America.

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The word "caudillo" in example sentences

In more institutionalized political cultures like Chile's or Mexico's, the term caudillo has become faintly derisive. ❋ Unknown (2007)

RN You seem to be fascinated by the charisma of the Latin American 'caudillo', leaders such as Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez. ❋ Unknown (2010)

With his permanent tan and slick white mane, he’s more like a kinder, gentler Latin American caudillo, who wants nothing more than to be cheered on by adoring throngs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A classic Latin American caudillo, or strongman, Mr. Chávez has developed an emotional, direct and personal relationship with Venezuela's poor masses akin to that of a televangelist. ❋ José De Córdoba (2011)

Regional "presidents and party leaders are looking over their shoulders (concerned about the) specter (they) thought they had safely interred: that of the populist demagogue, the authoritarian man on horseback known as the caudillo (strongman)" taking power. ❋ Unknown (2009)

("At first glance, he was just your typical Latin American caudillo," Díaz writes, "but his power was terminal in ways that few historians or writers have ever truly captured or, I would argue, imagined. ❋ By JENNIFER B. MCDONALD (2010)

Besides, I have never been seen as a caudillo, which is fortunate, because being a caudillo must be a disgrace. ❋ Unknown (1991)

For if anything was certain in the old Spain, it was that the caudillo was the King of Kings: whereas Jesús, I was to discover some years later, had a propensity for becoming a quean of something-or-other. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Calling Chavez a "caudillo," (a strongman or military dictator), the editorial accused him of "public bluster" after withdrawing his ambassador and diplomatic staff from Colombia and "threaten (ing) to close the border to trade" for reasons the Post omitted. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Under Lapi there was an occasional sign with his face, personality cult is always part of countries with a past "caudillo" culture. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The Revolution is not based on any "caudillo" ideas or a personality cult; the Revolution is based on principles. ❋ Unknown (1985)

Following his election in December, 1998, Times Latin American reporter Larry Roher wrote: (Latin American) presidents and party leaders are looking over their shoulders (worried about the) specter .... the region's ruling elite thought they had safely interred: that of the populist demagogue, the authoritarian man on horseback known as the caudillo (strongman). " ❋ Unknown (2007)

El General, Natalia Almada seeks to disentangle some of the complex mythologies of her native Mexico via that country's last "caudillo," President Plutarco Elias Calle [email protected] (2010)

However, we reckon that this particular "caudillo" is now on the descent owing to his woeful administration, bringing with it the subsequent loss of governability. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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