Smuts

[ Dutch smœts; English smuhts ]

noun

1. Jan Chris·ti·aan [yahn , kris, -tee-ahn], 1870–1950, South African statesman and general: prime minister 1919–24, 1939–48.

Smuts

/ smʌts /

noun

1. SmutsJan Christiaan18701950MSouth AfricanPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime ministerMILITARY: soldier Jan Christiaan (jan ˈkristiˌan). 1870–1950, South African statesman; prime minister (1919–24; 1939–48). He fought for the Boers during the Boer War, then worked for Anglo-Boer reconciliation and served the Allies during World Wars I and II

Example Sentences

"My client fears for his life, if and when extradited, hence the very reason for his asylum application which has been filed today," Kayishema's lawyer, Juan Smuts, told Reuters in an emailed response.

From Reuters

"Everyone's out here partying. I mean look at this place," tourist Jason Smuts says.

From Reuters

Yesterday Churchill, Smuts, Eisenhower and Arnold visited the French villages that the British have captured and liberated.

From Literature

Among them are those at the centre of our current statue wars – Cecil Rhodes, Lord Kitchener, Jan Smuts – all immortalised on prominent plinths.

From The Guardian

“This plan is a thoughtful and balanced blueprint for the future of the California desert,” said Dan Smuts, senior regional director for the Wilderness Society.

From Los Angeles Times