Definition

Proper noun: - Cuban revolutionary and political leader: Fidel Castro Ruz was the primary leader of the Cuban Revolution, which overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. He subsequently served as the Prime Minister (1959-1976) and later President (1976-2008) of Cuba, establishing a one-party socialist state based on Marxist-Leninist principles.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Fidel Castro Ruz governed Cuba for nearly five decades.
  • The policies of Fidel Castro Ruz had a significant impact on Cold War geopolitics.
  • Biographies often explore the complex legacy of Fidel Castro Ruz.

Advanced Usage

• The name Fidel Castro Ruz is often used metonymically to refer to the Cuban government or its policies during his lengthy tenure.
  • For years, U.S. foreign policy was defined by its opposition to Fidel Castro Ruz.

Variants and Related Words

• Castro, Fidel Castro: Common shortened forms of the full name.
• Fidelismo (n): The political ideology and policies associated with Fidel Castro.
• Castrista (adj): Relating to or supporting Fidel Castro or his policies.

Synonyms

• El Comandante: (Spanish for "The Commander") A common epithet for Castro.
• Maximum Leader: A title often used in media and political discourse.

Related Phrases

• Castro regime: Refers to the government of Cuba under the leadership of Fidel Castro.
• Castro era: Denotes the period in Cuban history from 1959 to 2008.

Noun

1. Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)