Sadat
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5.9
- proper noun
- /səˈdɑt/
- The Egyptian-American relationship warmed only after Nasser's successor, Anwar Sadat, expelled Soviet advisers in 1972.
- Anwar Sadat
- President Sadat
- Sadat's assassination
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Watch on YouTubeAnd it was just one of these things where it was a miscommunication that brought about the symbolic visit of Anwar Sadat to Israel.
- And it was just one of these things where it was a miscommunication that brought about the symbolic visit of Anwar Sadat to Israel.
Examples
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Egypt's President Anwar Sadat called for closer U.S.-Egyptian military ties to confront the Soviet threat.
Academic text (1990) -
Radical fundamentalists assassinated Sadat in 1981 but were unable to develop a united or growing movement in Egypt.
Academic text (1990) -
You can tell Sadat I agree to his request.
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Please send our deepest respect and thanks to President Sadat.
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President Nasser... Vice President Sadat, you are welcome.
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But two models for Arab negotiation with Israel exist: the Sadat model and the Arafat model.
Academic text (1991) -
In this connection, Sadat instituted infitah, an "open door" economic policy encouraging Western investments.
Academic text (1995) -
This fuels speculations that they may be preparing to launch a political challenge against newly sworn-in President Sadat.
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Anwar Sadat was the first Arab leader to sign a peace treaty with Israel.
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The world remembers Sadat for his courageous efforts in promoting peace.
Synonyms
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6.2
Egyptian president who made peace with Israel and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978
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4.8
Egyptian leader who served as president and won the Nobel Peace Prize for making peace with Israel
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sadat is an Arabic family name originally from the word sādāt, which means 'lords' or 'respected people'. So when you see Sadat as in President Anwar Sadat, remember it is a surname that once showed a family's high standing or respect.