Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Karmal

American  
[kahr-mahl] / kɑrˈmɑl /

noun

  1. Babrak 1929–1996, Afghan political leader: president 1979–86.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Three days after he returned from Moscow, their suspicions proved correct: Radio Kabul announced that Karmal was stepping down to assume the ceremonial position of President.

From Time Magazine Archive

They are there at the invitation of the Karmal regime.

From Time Magazine Archive

Taraki shipped Karmal off to Prague as ambassador.

From Time Magazine Archive

Obviously they won't leave as long as Karmal feels he needs them for security reasons.

From Time Magazine Archive

Applauded sporadically by obsequious Soviet diplomats and reporters, Karmal tried to turn aside tough questions from Western correspondents with bluster and even downright lies.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Karmal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com