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Gamal Abdel Nasser

Gamal Abdel Nasser

7.5
An Egyptian president who led the country from 1956 to 1970 and took control of the Suez Canal
  • proper noun
translation icon : Gamal Abdel Nasser
  • Don't forget Gamal Abdel Nasser!
  • Gamal Abdel Nasser, president
  • Egyptian Gamal Abdel Nasser

Examples

  • Gamal Abdel Nasser was a central figure in the Arab world during the mid-20th century.

  • The nationalization of the Suez Canal by Gamal Abdel Nasser led to an international crisis in 1956.

  • Many Egyptians still admire Gamal Abdel Nasser for his vision of Arab unity and independence.

  • Did Gamal Abdel Nasser really nationalize the Suez Canal?

  • Gamal Abdel Nasser was a pivotal figure in Egyptian history, serving as president from 1956 until his death in 1970.

  • Many people in the Arab world still admire Gamal Abdel Nasser for his efforts to unite Arab nations.

  • Gamal Abdel Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal marked a significant turning point in Egypt's history.

Synonyms

Nasser
vsGamal Abdel Nasser
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Egyptian president who took control of the Suez Canal and supported Arab unity

focuses on serving as national leader during 1956 to 1970

Surface Forms

Gamal Abdel Nasser main

Morphology

Gamal + Abdel + Nasser

This is a personal name rather than a compositional phrase: knowing the parts ('Gamal', 'Abdel', 'Nasser') does not allow a B1 learner to infer the referent or the meaning 'Egyptian statesman and president'. Proper names are arbitrary labels (and two of the parts are not lexical English words), so the identity and biographical information are not transparently derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Gamal Abdel Nasser was an Egyptian army officer who became president after a 1952 revolution and in 1956 he took control of the Suez Canal from foreign companies. That bold move made him a symbol of 'Egyptian independence' and 'Arab unity', which is why people remember his name today.