Aristide

[ ar-uh-steed; French a-ree-steed ]

noun

1. Jean-Bertrand, born 1953, Haitian priest and political leader: first democratically elected president, 1991, 1994–96, 2001–04.

Example Sentences

By 2003, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a Salesian priest who became Haiti’s first democratically elected president, recognized Vodou as one of Haiti’s official religions.

From Seattle Times

In 2019, the United Nations concluded 15 years of peacekeeping operations in the country, which had been initiated to address growing instability in the wake of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s 2004 ouster.

From Slate

The others awarded a spot on the council are EDE/RED, a party led by former Prime Minister Claude Joseph; the Montana Acc ccord, a group of civil society leaders, political parties and others; Fanmi Lavalas, Aristide’s party; the Jan. 30 Collective, which represents parties including that of former President Michel Martelly; and the private sector.

From Seattle Times

Philippe was a charismatic leader who was instrumental in the 2004 rebellion against former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and had powerful ties to police, politicians and the business elite.

From Seattle Times

Also on the council is the Fanmi Lavalas party backed by Aristide and another coalition led by Henry.

From Seattle Times