Castroism

[kas-troh-iz-uhm, kah-stroh-]

noun

1. the political, social, and revolutionary theories and policies advocated by Fidel Castro.

Other Word Forms

• Castroist noun
• Castroite noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Castroism¹

1955–60; Fidel Castro + -ism

Example Sentences

“Siding w Castroism over oppressed Afro Cubans is a tipping point. But maybe BLM got a beachfront house out of the deal,” Mr. Schlapp said.

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“They are trying to continue Castroism without Castros in the near future, which is practically impossible.”

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After six decades of Castroism, the last thing it needs is more of the same.

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His opening to Cuba seemed overdue, given the collapse of Castroism in the shattered economies of Havana and Caracas.

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“Castroism is the antithesis of everything Martí stood for,” he said.

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