hussein
noun
Simple meaning
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
huˈseɪn
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Definition
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noun
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
King of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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44th President of the United States.
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran.
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran.
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