Estancieros

/ˌɛstænsiˈɛroʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of estanciero; multiple owners or managers of estancias.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'estanciero.' Used in English historical and sociological texts discussing South American landholding elites and colonial social structures.

Kelly Says

The estancieros became so culturally important that they're featured in countless Latin American novels and films—their conflicts over land and politics drove entire revolutions and shaped modern South America!

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