Peronism

[ puh-roh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. the principles or policies of Juan Perón.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Peronism¹

1945–50; < Spanish peronismo; Perón, -ism

Example Sentences

Peronism, the political movement founded by the late President Juan Perón in the 1940s, dominated Argentine politics for many years, but Milei's victory in October 2023 has left it in disarray.

From BBC

Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America program at the Wilson Center in Washington said that while Milei is acting as though he has a clear mandate, many of his voters were rejecting Peronism rather than throwing full support behind his proposal for austerity.

From Seattle Times

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida called the presidential election in Argentina a crucial victory for freedom over Mr. Massa‘s Peronism, the long-ruling party, “which has caused so much damage to the country.

From Washington Times

There was a virtually tie in the province of Buenos Aires, home to almost 37% of the national electorate and a key bastion of Peronism.

From Seattle Times

Massa kicked his party’s machine into overdrive there to bring in votes – but to little avail, representing “the total defeat of Peronism,” Roman said.

From Seattle Times