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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Goree's mayor Augustin Senghor presented Yellen with a certificate appointing her as a lifetime ambassador of the island's history.

From Reuters • Jan. 21, 2023

The movement was founded by Léopold Sédar Senghor, a Senegalese poet and university professor.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Senegal’s first president, Léopold Cédar Senghor, would later describe him as a friend of Senegal.

From New York Times • May 5, 2022

"From the stands, I didn't pay attention to the projectiles thrown," Senghor said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2022

President Senghor was a scholar and a poet, and he told us he was collecting research material on Shaka, flattering us by asking numerous questions about that great South African warrior.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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