Castro, Fidel

Cultural  

1. A Cuban political leader of the twentieth century. He led the revolution that in 1959 overthrew the dictator of Cuba, who had the support of the United States. Castro then presided over his country's transformation into a communist state. His beard and frequent wearing of combat uniforms have given him a distinctive appearance among heads of national governments. (See Cuban missile crisis.)

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Example Sentences

Seated next to him was Cuba’s president, 85-year-old Raul Castro, Fidel Castro’s brother.

From Washington Times • Mar. 26, 2016

Mr. Castro, Fidel Castro's younger brother, appears to be betting that oil and financial support from Venezuela will continue, so the need for economic liberalization may not appear as pressing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2010