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Bolívar

Bolívar

1 5.6
A Venezuelan leader who fought for independence in northern South America
  • proper noun
  • /boʊˈliːvɑr/
translation icon : Bolívar
  • At age 18, he became music director of the Sistema's elite Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra.
  • Simón Bolívar

Examples

  • In the main plaza, a statue of Simón Bolívar stands as a tribute to his role in the independence of several South American countries.

  • Then one morning, a sign was found hanging from the statue of Simón Bolívar in the main plaza of the city.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The field departed at 8 a.m. and hit the finish line for the 10K at the entrance of Simón Bolívar Park.

    Blog text (22)

  • Bolívar's leadership also served as a model for later anti-colonialist movements.

    Blog text (6)

  • Bolívar's protest that the Indian covers everyone with his shadow indicates the threat to the subject posed by identification.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Bolívar was going to send an army to liberate Cuba but couldn't later because of an insurrection in Peru.

    Blog text (15)

  • 25 Pedro José Figueroa, Simón Bolívar, and a Native American woman, 1819, oil on canvas.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The Brass Ensemble will be in the US, and later in the autumn, Gustavo Dudamel and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra will also head to Washington, New York, and other points in North America.

    Blog text (28)

  • Chávez has embraced the country's hero and liberator, Simón Bolívar, and his plan to socialize the economy en route to creating a communist state has gained momentum.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra has gained international acclaim for its performances and dedication to music education.

Synonyms

Bolivar
vsBolívar
7 5.9

A Venezuelan leader who led several South American countries to independence from Spain

portrays military leadership and action rather than civil statesmanship
Simon Bolivar
vsBolívar
6.5

A Venezuelan leader who helped many South American countries become independent from Spain and gave his name to Bolivia

omits the explicit founding claim and limits description to northern leadership
El Libertador
vsBolívar
8.1

A title for Simón Bolívar, a leader who fought for South American independence

refers to the actual historical figure rather than an honorific title

Surface Forms

Bolívar main

Etymology

Bolívar comes from a place name in the Basque country and probably means 'mill valley', from the Basque parts boli 'mill' and ibar 'valley'. So the name began as a family or place name, and today Bolívar is remembered as the famous leader whose name marks many cities, coins, and monuments.