Wałęsa

[ vuh-wen-suh ]

noun

1. Lech [lek], born 1943, Polish labor leader: a leader of Solidarity 1980; president 1990–96; Nobel Peace Prize 1983.

Wałęsa

/ væˈwɛnsə /

noun

1. WałęsaLech1943MPolishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Lech (lɛç). born 1943, Polish statesman: president of Poland (1990–95); leader of the independent trade union Solidarity 1980–90; Nobel peace prize 1983

Example Sentences

“I said that I wished the United States would lead,” Walesa told Polish television.

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In London to promote Walesa: Man of Hope, a new biopic, he was on the warpath.

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Like pretty much everyone else in Poland over the age of 30, Wieckiewicz grew up in awe of Walesa.

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Walesa tells them he has no respect for their elite approach and says now is the time for someone to take some real action.

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One man who knows exactly how tough Walesa can be is the Polish actor who was chosen to play him in the film.

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