Zhivkov

American  

[zhif-kawf] / ˈʒɪf kɔf /

noun

1. Todor 1911–98, Bulgarian political leader: prime minister 1962–71, president 1971–89.

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Zhivkov British  

/ ˈʒifkof /

noun

1. Todor (ˈtɔdor). 1911–98, Bulgarian statesman and party leader; prime minister (1962–71); president (1971–89)

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Example Sentences

But around 20 percent of voters are still undecided, and half of them might be inclined to support any new political party, said Market Links director Dobromir Zhivkov.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

But Borissov, 62, a burly former bodyguard of late Communist dictator Todor Zhivkov, is unlikely to find allies to forge a coalition, analysts say.

From Reuters • Nov. 14, 2021

As Kim Il-Sung told his Bulgarian counterpart Todor Zhivkov in 1973, “If they listen to us, and a confederation is established, South Korea will be done with.”

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2017

“We were never even told not to tell Zhivkov jokes.”

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2010

The intraparty factional strife that ensued lasted into the 1960s, but Zhivkov, who had established a close relationship with Soviet party leader Nikita Khrushchev, eventually overcame the opposition and stabilized his regime.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.