Senghor

American

[san-gawr] / sɛ̃ˈgɔr /

noun

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

Senghor British

/ sɑ̃ɡɔr /

noun

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

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

From Seattle Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Senghor was politically a socialist.

From BBC

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