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Ian Smith (Noun)

Meaning

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Ian Smith was the Prime Minister of Rhodesia when he made the unilateral declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1965.
  • As a strong advocate for white minority rule, Ian Smith's policies were met with international condemnation and economic sanctions.
  • Ian Smith served as the Prime Minister of Rhodesia from 1964 to 1979, a period marked by significant racial tension and conflict.
  • In 1979, Ian Smith negotiated a settlement with moderate black leaders, leading to the country's transition to majority rule and its renaming as Zimbabwe.
  • Ian Smith remained a prominent figure in Zimbabwean politics even after his retirement, and his legacy continues to be debated among historians and scholars today.

Synonyms

  • Ian Douglas Smith
  • Smith
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