Assad
//æˈsɑːd// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.
"In an exclusive interview with CNN, Jolani left no doubt that the ambitions of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – a group that was formed out of a former al Qaeda affiliate – are nothing less than bringing an end to the Assad regime."
Example
More examples"Why is Syrian President Assad still in power?"
Etymology
From Arabic الأسد (al-ʔasad, literally “the lion”).
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