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Chavez
Chavez (name) means a Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. Example: “Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade.”
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A Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
"Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade."
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Etymology
From Spanish Chávez, a variant of Chaves.
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What does “Chavez” mean?
The word “Chavez” means a Spanish surname, notably borne by labor leader Cesar Chavez and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.
How do you use “Chavez” in a sentence?
Here is “Chavez” used in a sentence: “Hugo Chavez was president of Venezuela for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “Chavez”?
“Chavez” is a name.
Where does the word “Chavez” come from?
The word “Chavez” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Chávez, a variant of Chaves.
Is “Chavez” a common word?
“Chavez” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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