Masaryk

[ mas-uh-rik; Czech mah-sah-rik ]

noun

1. Jan [yahn], 1886–1948, Czech statesman (son of Tomáŝ).
2. To·máŝ Gar·rigue [taw, -mahsh , gah, -, r, ik], 1850–1937, Czech statesman: 1st president of Czechoslovakia 1918–35.

Masaryk

/ ˈmæsərɪk; ˈmasarik /

noun

1. MasarykJan18861948MCzechPOLITICS: statesman Jan (jan). 1886–1948, Czech statesman; foreign minister (1941–48). He died in mysterious circumstances after the Communists took control of the government
2. MasarykTomáš Garrigue18501937MCzechPHILOSOPHY: philosopherPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state his father, Tomáš Garrigue (ˈtɔmaːʃ ˈɡarik). 1850–1937, Czech philosopher and statesman; a founder of Czechoslovakia (1918) and its first president (1918–35)

Example Sentences

Extirpate, Germanize, that is and has been the favorite policy of the government for decades, said Masaryk.

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Such a day of merriment is March 7th, very much of a feast-day indeed—the birthday of President Masaryk.

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President Masaryk was to take up his official residence in the immense royal palace so long deserted.

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Besides being a philologist, Dr. Masaryk is also a distinguished writer on philosophical subjects.

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In complete silence, Masaryk, gray-haired and distinguished appearing, left the train and entered the station.

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