Definition

Proper noun: * Jean-Claude Duvalier: The son and successor of François Duvalier ("Papa Doc") as the President of Haiti. His presidency, from 1971 to 1986, continued his father's authoritarian regime. He was overthrown by a popular uprising and fled the country in 1986.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Jean-Claude Duvalier was known as "Baby Doc" during his rule.
  • The regime of Jean-Claude Duvalier was marked by political repression.
  • After his exile, Jean-Claude Duvalier unexpectedly returned to Haiti in 2011.

Advanced Usage

• "The Duvalier dynasty": This term refers to the consecutive, autocratic rule of Haiti by François Duvalier (1957–1971) and then his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier (1971–1986).
• "The Duvalierist regime": Describes the political system and period characterized by the rule of the Duvalier family, encompassing the presidencies of both father and son.

Variants and Related Words

• Duvalier (Proper noun): The family name. Often used to refer to either François or Jean-Claude Duvalier, or the dynasty as a whole.
• Baby Doc (Proper noun): The common nickname for Jean-Claude Duvalier, distinguishing him from his father, "Papa Doc."
• Papa Doc (Proper noun): The common nickname for François Duvalier, Jean-Claude's father and predecessor.

Synonyms

• Baby Doc (nickname)
• The younger Duvalier

Related Terms and Context

• Haitian dictatorship: The form of government during his rule.
• Tonton Macoute: The feared paramilitary force and secret police under both Duvalier regimes.
• Exile: The state of being barred from one's native country, which was his status from 1986 to 2011.

Noun

1. son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951)