Sandinista

UK: ˌsændɪˈniːstə | US: ˌsændɪˈniːstə

Definition

  1. n. A member of a Nicaraguan revolutionary group (the Sandinista National Liberation Front) that overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in 1979 and governed Nicaragua until 1990.

Structure
Sandino <Augusto Sandino>ista <Spanish suffix denoting adherent>
Etymology

Sandinista = Sandino<Augusto Sandino> + ista<Spanish suffix denoting adherent>

  1. Sandino: Named after Augusto César Sandino (1895–1934), a Nicaraguan revolutionary leader who fought against U.S. military intervention in Nicaragua.
  2. -ista: A Spanish suffix derived from Latin -ista (from Greek -ιστής), meaning "follower" or "advocate."

Etymology Origin:
The term Sandinista emerged in the mid-20th century to honor Augusto Sandino’s legacy. The suffix -ista (common in Spanish political terminology, e.g., Peronista) was appended to his name, creating a label for his ideological followers. The word reflects Latin American revolutionary traditions and the blending of personal names with collective movements.

Examples

  1. The Sandinista government implemented land reforms in the 1980s.

  2. Many Sandinistas were involved in literacy campaigns after the revolution.

  3. U.S. policies opposed the Sandinista regime during the Cold War.

  4. Sandinista leaders emphasized anti-imperialist rhetoric.

  5. The term "Sandinista" remains symbolic in Nicaraguan politics.