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Gomulka

American

[guh-mool-kuh] / gəˈmʊl kə /

noun

Wladyslaw 1905–82, Polish political leader: First Secretary of the Polish Communist Party 1956–70.

Gomulka British

/ ɡəˈmʊlkə /

noun

Władysław (vwaˈdiswaf). 1905–82, Polish statesman; first secretary of the Polish Communist Party (1956–70)

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Defending lawyer Michael Gomulka said the defendant, who had a gambling addiction, acted out of greed.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2015

Mr Gomulka said Ibrahim had been a man of "previous good character" and described the case as "almost Shakespearean".

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2015

Though 80% of Polish farm lands are still privately owned, the farmer during the Gomulka regime was a virtual serf to the state, which told him exactly what and how much to raise.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Soviets backed down, and Gomulka became a national hero.

From Time Magazine Archive

Worker riots in 1970 over increased food prices had toppled the Gomulka regime.

From Time Magazine Archive

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