Meanings
nounBolivarianism (uncountable)
- uncountableAny of various sets of political doctrines in parts of South America, especially Venezuela.
Origin
Named after Simón Bolívar, the 19th-century Venezuelan general and liberator who led the struggle for independence throughout much of South America. See -ian and -ism.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
French bolivarisme, bolivarianisme
- bolivarismepolitical doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar
- bolivarianismepolitical doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar
Portuguese bolivarianismo, bolivarismo
- bolivarianismopolitical doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar
- bolivarismopolitical doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar
Spanish bolivarianismo
- bolivarianismopolitical doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar
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APA
Bolivarianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bolivarianism
MLA
“Bolivarianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bolivarianism. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bolivarianism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bolivarianism.
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