Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desaparecido
Noun
/ˌdɛsəˈpærɪsīdoʊ/
Definition
A term used to refer to a person who has disappeared, especially in contexts where there is suspicion of abduction or misconduct.
Examples
- The organization aids in searching for the desaparecidos in the area.
- Families of desaparecidos often hold vigils to honor their loved ones.
- She became an activist for the rights of the desaparecidos after her brother went missing.
Meaning
Desaparecido refers to someone who is missing and often presumed to have been taken by force, typically associated with political or social contexts in certain countries.
Synonyms
- Missing person
- Disappeared
- Lost
