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Zamenhof

British  
/ ˈzamɛnxɔf /

noun

  1. Lazarus Ludwig (laˈzarus ˈludvik). 1859–1917, Polish oculist; invented Esperanto

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Zamenhof in the hopes of bringing a common auxiliary language to the world.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2022

But Zamenhof did not put together Esperanto in order to show that he could invent a language.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 24, 2016

Zamenhof was in his twenties when all this happened, and for a while, before devoting himself to the cause of Esperanto, he was an enthusiastic Zionist.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 24, 2016

But that whole thing reads like a novel, at least in Schor’s hands—she is a lively writer—and Zamenhof is a real hero, whom she clearly loves.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 24, 2016

Nevertheless, Zamenhof and the best writers follow a definite international usage, and the student is strongly advised to study and imitate their writings in this respect.

From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George

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