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Sadat

American  
[suh-daht, -dat] / səˈdɑt, -ˈdæt /

noun

  1. Anwar el- 1918–81, Egyptian political leader: president 1970–81; Nobel Peace Prize 1978.


Sadat British  
/ səˈdæt /

noun

  1. ( Mohammed ) Anwar El (ˈænwɑː ɛl). 1918–81, Egyptian statesman: president of Egypt (1970–81); assassinated; Nobel peace prize jointly with Begin 1978

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Anwar Sadat gave his life to carry Egypt to peace with Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Fatemeh Sadat Mosavi, who has grandparents and other family members in Iran, said Iranian people loved their country.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

It tells the story of a young reporter working in Kabul -- played by Sadat herself -- rethinking her scepticism towards men when she strikes up a relationship with a male co-worker.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

“Many Afghans feel betrayed,” said Sadat, the former Afghan special forces commander.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 6, 2025

The house of the Sheykh es Sadat may not leave one tranquil, for it is tantalizingly picturesque, but at least it does not inspire larceny; the presence of many servitors prevents that.

From Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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