Marcos

[ mahr-kohs ]

/ ˈmɑr koʊs /

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noun

Ferdinand E(d·ra·lin)

[ed-ruh-lin], /ˈɛd rə lɪn/, 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

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British Dictionary definitions for Marcos

Marcos

/ (ˈmɑːkɒs) /

noun

Ferdinand (Edralin). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986

his wife, Imelda (Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady

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