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duvalier

/ˌduːvɑːlˈjeɪ/

Tradução: Nome próprio referente ao sobrenome de dois políticos haitianos: François Duvalier, ditador repressivo que governou de 1957 a 1971, e seu filho Jean-Claude Duvalier, que o sucedeu na presidência até ser deposto em 1986. Por extensão, designa um governante autoritário e repressivo.

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/ˌduːvɑːlˈjeɪ/C1formal
  • ptNome próprio referente ao sobrenome de dois políticos haitianos: François Duvalier, ditador repressivo que governou de 1957 a 1971, e seu filho Jean-Claude Duvalier, que o sucedeu na presidência até ser deposto em 1986. Por extensão, designa um governante autoritário e repressivo.

A proper noun referring to a surname associated with two Haitian political figures: Francois Duvalier, an oppressive dictator who ruled from 1957 to 1971, and his son Jean-Claude Duvalier, who succeeded him as president until being overthrown in 1986.

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  1. Haitian political figure (François Duvalier)C1formal

    A Haitian politician who served as President of Haiti from 1957 to 1971, known for his authoritarian rule and the use of the Tonton Macoute paramilitary force.

    ptPolítico haitiano (François Duvalier)

    • François Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc, ruled Haiti with an iron fist.
    • The regime of Duvalier was marked by political repression and human rights abuses.
    • Many Haitians fled the country during the Duvalier dictatorship.
  2. Haitian political figure (Jean-Claude Duvalier)C1formal

    The son of François Duvalier, who succeeded his father as President of Haiti from 1971 until his overthrow in 1986.

    ptPolítico haitiano (Jean-Claude Duvalier)

    • Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as Baby Doc, inherited the presidency at the age of 19.
    • The Duvalier family's rule ended when Jean-Claude was ousted by a popular uprising.
    • After his exile, Jean-Claude Duvalier returned to Haiti in 2011.
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