Aristide

American

[ar-uh-steed, a-ree-steed] / ˌær əˈstid, a riˈstid /

noun

Jean-Bertrand, born 1953, Haitian priest and political leader: first democratically elected president, 1991, 1994–96, 2001–04.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Aristide Tape, the head of a neighbourhood association, did not share Bakayoko's enthusiasm.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

According to communication strategist Aristide Mabatto, Biya's team is now publishing excerpts in French and English from more than 300 speeches the president has delivered over the decades.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Foley said he sees many parallels between the Aristide crisis he had to navigate as ambassador and the one confronting the Biden administration.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Mr. Philippe was a leader of the 2004 coup that toppled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Then Father Aristide, looking small and frail in his white cassock, walked to the pulpit.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023