Omar

American  

[oh-mahr] / ˈoʊ mɑr /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Omar British  

/ ˈəʊmɑː /

noun

1. died 644 _ad , the second caliph of Islam (634–44). During his reign Islamic armies conquered Syria and Mesopotamia: murdered

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Example Sentences

Omar Zambrano, a Venezuelan professor and chief economist at the Anova policy research consultancy, points to evidence from the 1990s that poverty fell and education improved in areas that received oil investment when the industry was opened to private companies.

From BBC

From the rooftop of his burnt home, Samer Omar, a father-of-four, points out a new track on a nearby hill where settlers are planning another outpost.

From BBC

His neighbour, Barhan Omar, the bank manager, strikes a more defiant note, warning of the risk of a new Palestinian uprising as pressure builds up.

From BBC

Garfield 10, Huntington Park 0: Omar Martinez had two hits and two RBIs and Michael Agredano struck out six in 3⅔ innings for Garfield.

From Los Angeles Times

He also presided over a trial last year in which a jury found French banking giant BNP Paribas's work in Sudan had helped prop up the regime of former ruler Omar al-Bashir, awarding $20.75 million in damages to three plaintiffs from Sudan.

From Barron's