Abd-el Krim
noun
1881?–1963, Moroccan chief: leader of the Riff revolts 1921, 1924.
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Abd-el-Krimnoun1882–1963, Moroccan chief who led revolts against Spain and France, surrendered before their combined forces in 1926, but later formed the North African independence movement
Abd-el Krim
American
[ahb-del kreem, krim]
/ ˌɑb dɛl ˈkrim, ˈkrɪm /
noun
Abd-el-Krim
British
/ ˌæbdʊlˈkrɪm /
noun
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Abd-el-Krim replied by declaring that the occupation by French troops of the upper Wergha Valley, which was under his control, constituted an unfriendly act, declared war.
From Time Magazine Archive
After a few years he exchanged one hopelessness for another and took service in the army in Morocco, building a road into the hostile territory of Abd-el-Krim.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am naturally afraid," admitted Mr. Malvy, "that Abd-el-Krim has become very difficult to satisfy.
From Time Magazine Archive
An insatiable traveler, he wandered Europe and Africa, made great friends with Moroccan Patriot Abd-el-Krim.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gentlemen, have any of you ever studied the tactics of Abd-el-Krim or, more recently still, Tito?
From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Mack Reynolds
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