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verwoerd

/fərˈvʊərt/

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noun

/fərˈvʊərt/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к южноафриканскому государственному деятелю, который ввёл политику апартеида (1901-1966).

A proper noun referring to a South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (1901–1966) was a South African politician and prime minister, widely regarded as the architect of the apartheid system.

    ruЮжноафриканский политик

    • Verwoerd's policies enforced racial segregation in South Africa.
    • Many historians consider Verwoerd the main architect of apartheid.
    • The legacy of Verwoerd remains highly controversial.