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 noun

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The beginning of the 1990s, marked by the fall of the Soviet Union and the loss of aid that Havana received from its main ally, led to an abrupt recession that forced Castroism to implement economic opening reforms. Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025

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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 28 Aug. 2025.

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