Bandera

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Spanish.
  2. 2
    A surname from Ukrainian.

    "Stepan Bandera"

  3. 3
    A small city, the county seat of Bandera County, Texas, United States.

Example

More examples

"Mr. Bandera says it has been decided the debate will cover four themes; social, foreign, internal, and economic policies. He says each candidate will be allowed to make a three-minute opening statement, as well as a five-minute closing statement."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish Bandera.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Ukrainian Банде́ра (Bandéra).

Etymology 3

Named after Bandera Pass, from Spanish bandera or Polish bandera (first settled by Poles).

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