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Pathet Lao

[ pah-tet ]

/ ˈpɑ tɛt /

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noun

the Communist nationalist group that took over the government of Laos in 1975 after two decades of civil war.

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Words nearby Pathet Lao

pathbreaking, pathergasia, pathergy, pathetic, pathetic fallacy, Pathet Lao, pathfinder, pathfinder prospectus, -pathia, -pathic, pathless

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How to use Pathet Lao in a sentence

Bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers shares his favorite reads, from Lao Tzu to Kurt Vonnegut.
James Bradley's Must-Reads|James Bradley|December 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
We embraced, and before the others could press forward to salute me, I gave the jhirnee: "Pan lao!"
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor
This man was called Lao-tse, a recluse and philosopher, who was already an old man when Confucius began his travels.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
Don Torribio occupied himself by doubling up his lao several times in his right hand.
The Guide of the Desert|Gustave Aimard

"Your mind is widely opened, esteemed," replied Lao Ting respectfully.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah
In spite of the admittedly rough-edged nature of Hoa-mi's leave-taking, Lao Ting retraced his steps in an exalted frame of mind.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours|Ernest Bramah