llanero
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌjɑːnˈɛroʊ/
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llanero
- Most commonly, troops in the field commandeered cattle and horses from ranches as "supplies," or seized livestock as "fines" from llaneros accused of sympathizing with rebels, in one case taking 300 steers from a single estate.
Examples
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During the festival, the llaneros proudly showcased their traditional music and dance.
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I was hosted by a lone Couchsurfer in the small Colombian llanero town of Pore, Casanare, and it was one of the most memorable Couchsurfing experiences of mine to date.
Blog text (17) -
These same geographers were quick to point out, however, that only people who lived in the mountain states identified themselves as andinos, whereas most people who lived in the plains called themselves llaneros.
Academic text (1996) -
The llanero skillfully herded the cattle across the vast plains of Colombia.
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As a llanero, he learned to ride horses and manage herds from a young age.
Synonyms
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6.8
A person who owns or works on a ranch
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9.9
A person who works with cattle like a cowboy in the southwestern United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Llanero comes from the Spanish word llano 'plain' and the ending -ero, like English '-er' for a person. So a llanero is a 'plains person' — often a cowboy or cattle herder from the Llanos of Venezuela and Colombia.