Mandela

[ man-del-uh ]

/ mænˈdɛl ə /

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noun

Nel·son (Ro·lih·lah·la)

[nel-suhn raw-lee-lah-luh], /ˈnɛl sən ˌrɔ liˈlɑ lə/, "Madiba", 1918–2013, South African Black antiapartheid activist: president of South Africa 1994–99.

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How to use Mandela in a sentence

Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Oskar Schindler—these names come readily to mind when we think of heroes of conscience.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler|John Henry Crosby|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At one point, Turness suggested that Gregory have a live band close out the show to commemorate the death of Nelson Mandela.
David Gregory's 'Meet the Press' Eviction Exposed in Washingtonian Takedown|Lloyd Grove|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was quite specifically talking about the comparison between playing Heimdall on one day, and playing Mandela on the next.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle|Marlow Stern|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The song “You Give Me Love” came from both playing Mandela, and my positive feelings about the country.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle|Marlow Stern|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But the producer of the film took the clips to him since he was very close to Mandela.
Idris Elba on Eric Garner, ‘Mi Mandela,’ and Selling Weed to Dave Chappelle|Marlow Stern|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Who was the second, who has attained such notoriety in connexion with Nelson's name; and when and where were they married?
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various
Messrs. Thomas Nelson and Sons have generously co-operated in permitting the use of the best translation.
His Last Week|William E. Barton
The lectern, as the pulpit-stand in English churches is called, was fashioned of oak taken from Nelson's flagship, the Victory.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
The father is buried in the churchyard and a memorial to Nelson has been erected in the church.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
Betty drew a low chair over beside her mother, and, sitting down, took Mrs. Nelson's hand in both her own.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle|Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for Mandela

Mandela

/ (mænˈdɛlə) /

noun

Nelson (Rolihlahla). born 1918, Black South African statesman: president of South Africa (1994–99). Jailed in 1962 for 5 years and, in 1964, for life, he was released in 1990 after a long international campaign; deputy president of the African National Congress (1990–91) and president (1991–97); elected president of South Africa in 1994; Nobel peace prize jointly with F. W. de Klerk in 1993

(Numzano) Winnie . born 1934, Black South African political activist: campaigned for the release of her husband Nelson Mandela; they divorced in 1996

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