Castroism

noun

Cas·​tro·​ism ˈka-(ˌ)strō-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce Castroism (audio)
: the political, economic, and social principles and policies of Fidel Castro
Castroite
ˈka-(ˌ)strō-ˌīt How to pronounce Castroism (audio)
noun

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Castroism was in 1960

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“Castroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Castroism. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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