Masaryk

[ mas-uh-rik; Czech mah-sah-rik ]

noun
  1. Jan [yahn], /yɑn/, 1886–1948, Czech statesman (son of Tomáŝ).

  2. 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.

  • Such 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 Baker
  • President Masaryk was to take up his official residence in the immense royal palace so long deserted.

    Our Little Czecho-Slovak Cousin | Clara Vostrovsky Winlow
  • Besides being a philologist, Dr. Masaryk is also a distinguished writer on philosophical subjects.

  • In 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

Masaryk

/ (ˈmæsərɪk, Czech ˈmasarik) /


noun
  1. Jan (jan). 1886–1948, Czech statesman; foreign minister (1941–48). He died in mysterious circumstances after the Communists took control of the government

  2. 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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