Guevara

[guh-vahr-uh, ge-vah-rah]

noun

1. Ernesto Che, 1928–67, Cuban revolutionist and political leader, born in Argentina.

Guevara

/ ɡeˈβara, ɡəˈvɑːrə /

noun

1. Ernesto (ɛrˈnesto), known as Che Guevara. 1928–67, Latin American politician and soldier, born in Argentina. He developed guerrilla warfare as a tool for revolution and was instrumental in Castro's victory in Cuba (1959), where he held government posts until 1965. He was killed while training guerrillas in Bolivia

Example Sentences

On the walls of his cell, Abdallah kept a picture of the 1960s revolutionary Che Guevara and postcards from supporters around the world.

From BBC

Denunciations and accolades greeted the abrupt removal this month of a controversial monument in the Mexican capital commemorating the two revolutionaries, Fidel Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara.

From Los Angeles Times

“Us here at the Home Depot, we build this community, we build society to what it is. We’re the ones who build the economy to where it’s at,” Guevara said.

From Los Angeles Times

The announcement was doubly sweet for Carolina Guevara, chief communications officer for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Guevara’s resignation ignited protests by parents and students.

From Los Angeles Times