Masaryk
Jan [yahn], /yɑn/, 1886–1948, Czech statesman (son of Tomáŝ).
To·máŝ Gar·rigue [taw-mahsh gah-rik], /ˈtɔ mɑʃ ˈgɑ rɪk/, 1850–1937, Czech statesman: 1st president of Czechoslovakia 1918–35.
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How to use Masaryk in a sentence
Extirpate, Germanize, that is and has been the favorite policy of the government for decades, said Masaryk.
Bohemia under Hapsburg Misrule | VariousSuch a day of merriment is March 7th, very much of a feast-day indeed—the birthday of President Masaryk.
From a Terrace in Prague | Lieut.-Col. B. Granville BakerPresident Masaryk was to take up his official residence in the immense royal palace so long deserted.
Our Little Czecho-Slovak Cousin | Clara Vostrovsky WinlowBesides being a philologist, Dr. Masaryk is also a distinguished writer on philosophical subjects.
A History of Bohemian Literature | Count LtzowIn complete silence, Masaryk, gray-haired and distinguished appearing, left the train and entered the station.
Winning a Cause | John Gilbert Thompson and Inez Bigwood
British Dictionary definitions for Masaryk
/ (ˈmæsərɪk, Czech ˈmasarik) /
Jan (jan). 1886–1948, Czech statesman; foreign minister (1941–48). He died in mysterious circumstances after the Communists took control of the government
his father, Tomáš Garrigue (ˈtɔmaːʃ ˈɡarik). 1850–1937, Czech philosopher and statesman; a founder of Czechoslovakia (1918) and its first president (1918–35)
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