Sankara

[ suhng-ker-uh ]

noun

1. Shankara.

Sankara

/ ˈsænkɑːrə /

noun

1. Sankara8th century8th centuryMIndianPHILOSOPHY: philosopher 8th century ad , Hindu philosopher, the leading exponent of the Vedantic school: noted for his commentaries on the great Hindu texts

Example Sentences

His image has now been replaced by a plaque with a portrait of Burkina Faso's iconic revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, a charismatic pan-Africanist who was assassinated in 1987.

From BBC

In Burkina Faso, we found reports about a football competition where the Russian national anthem was played, “friendship lessons” in schools where students are taught about Russia, a competition of the Soviet martial art “sambo”, first aid workshops for citizens and policemen, and a graffiti festival where participants drew Russian President Vladimir Putin alongside Burkina Faso’s former leader Thomas Sankara, all sponsored by African Initiative.

From BBC

Compaore, 72, was convicted in 2022 of the murder of Thomas Sankara, the iconic African leader who died in a coup 35 years ago.

From Seattle Times

The group are due to arrive in Ouagadougou on Tuesday where they will end their march at the Thomas Sankara memorial, a tribute to the former president and noted pan-Africanist.

From Reuters

Sankara was regarded as a pan-Africanist with a modest lifestyle who spoke out against neo-colonialism.

From BBC