Senghor

[san-gawr]

noun

1. Léopold Sédar 1906–2001, African poet, teacher, and statesman: president of the Republic of Senegal 1960–80.

Senghor

/ sɑ̃ɡɔr /

noun

1. Léopold Sédar (leɔpɔl sedar). 1906–2001, Senegalese statesman and writer; president of Senegal (1960–80)

Example Sentences

“We’ve been friends, so it was easy to learn sign language,” said classmate Salane Senghor, who also knew Sall in primary school.

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Léopold Sédar Senghor's possessions - including military medals and jewellery - were to be sold in the city of Caen.

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Senghor was politically a socialist.

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Senghor led Senegal for 20 years after independence from France in 1960.

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Senghor's belongings have been brought to auction by a private seller who has not been named.

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