Amin

¹ American  

[ah-meen] / ɑˈmin /

noun

1. Idi Idi Amin Dada, 1925?–2003, Ugandan dictator: president 1971–79; in exile from 1979.

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amin- ² American  

1. variant of amino- before a vowel.

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Amin ¹ British  

/ ɑː-, æˈmiːn /

noun

1. a former official name for (Lake) Edward

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Amin ² British  

/ æˈmiːn, ɑː- /

noun

1. Idi (ˈiːdiː). 1925–2003, Ugandan soldier; dictator and head of state (1971–79). Notorious for his brutality, he was overthrown and exiled

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Example Sentences

Bangladesh Election Commission spokesman Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik said they were working with Facebook's parent company, Meta, and set up a unit to monitor social media posts -- but coping with the sheer volume online is a never-ending task.

From Barron's

Mahdi Amin, a key adviser to BNP leader Rahman, puts it bluntly: "The bigger the nation, the more the responsibility."

From BBC

"It's gathering, it's love. Flying kites is ok, but the main thing is bonding," Kanwal Amin, 48, tells me.

From BBC

Tarang Amin, who heads up e.l.f.—known for its affordable cosmetics and skin care—said the company’s value proposition was resonating with consumers across income and age demographics.

From Barron's

CEO Tarang Amin said in a statement on Wednesday that the company’s core cosmetics gained market share during the quarter.

From MarketWatch