1. a follower or supporter of Fidel Castro or his political ideology
Usage: often capitalized; historical/political term; primarily used in reference to Cuban politics

Examples

• The fidelista government implemented sweeping reforms after the revolution.
• Many fidelistas fled Cuba during the early years of the regime.
• The fidelista movement attracted support from various leftist groups across Latin America.
• Critics of the fidelista administration pointed to restrictions on free speech.
• Fidelista policies transformed Cuban society in the decades following 1959.