Castroism

American  

[kas-troh-iz-uhm, kah-stroh-] / ˈkæs troʊˌɪz əm, ˈkɑ stroʊ- /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• Castroist noun
• Castroite noun

Etymology

Origin of Castroism

1955–60; Fidel Castro + -ism

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Time

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

From The Wall Street Journal

“Oppression, prison, misery and continuous exile was what Castroism brought us. I’m sure neither Corbyn nor Trudeau would ever want a ‘champion’ like Fidel Castro to lead their own people.”

From The Wall Street Journal