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kirchnerismo

Kirchnerism

noun keerk-neh-REES-moh Rare

Origin: From the surname Kirchner (Néstor and Cristina Kirchner) + -ismo

Usage Note

Kirchnerismo refers to the political current associated with Néstor Kirchner (Argentine president 2003–2007) and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (president 2007–2015, later vice-president 2019–2023). It is a centre-left populist strand within justicialismo (Peronism), emphasising human rights and state intervention. The term is essentially Argentine political jargon with little use outside that context.

Examples

"El kirchnerismo marcó una época en la política argentina."

Natural Translation

Kirchnerism marked an era in Argentine politics.

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