fidel castro

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Proper noun: * Fidel Castro: A Cuban revolutionary and political leader. He led the Cuban Revolution that overthrew the authoritarian government of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Subsequently, he served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and then as President from 1976 to 2008. He established a one-party socialist state in Cuba aligned with Marxist-Leninist principles and was a central figure in Cold War geopolitics.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Fidel Castro gave lengthy speeches that could last for hours.
    • The policies of Fidel Castro had a profound impact on Cuba's economy and international relations.
    • Historians often debate the legacy of Fidel Castro.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used metonymically to refer to the Cuban government or state during his long tenure.
    • For decades, negotiating with Washington meant negotiating with Fidel Castro.
Variants and Related Words
  • Castroism (n): The political and socialist ideologies associated with Fidel Castro.
  • Castroite (n/adj): A supporter of Fidel Castro or his policies.
Synonyms
  • El Comandante: (Spanish: The Commander) A common epithet for him in Cuba.
  • Fidel: Often used alone, referring to the same figure.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "History will absolve me": A famous phrase from Fidel Castro's 1953 defense speech during his trial, which became a slogan of his revolution.
Noun
  1. Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)

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