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Aristide

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

noun

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


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

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025

The 56-year-old helped lead the coup against President Bertrand Aristide in 2004.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024

Aristide, a priest-turned-politician, gained notoriety for using gangsters.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024

Though select commenters refuse to believe it, @dem_bruddaz actually are people, the real-life brothers Orlando Murayire, Fernando Shami, Freddy Sheja and Aristide Shema.

From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

Despite the jeopardy he knew he was placing himself in, he became a vocal supporter of Aristide.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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