faisal

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faisal

A portrait of King Faisal hangs in the museum.

Definition

Proper noun A male given name, most notably borne by King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906-1975), who reigned from 1964 until his assassination in 1975. He was a significant political figure in the 20th century, known for his role in modernizing Saudi Arabia and for his leadership during the 1973 oil embargo.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper name to refer to the specific historical figure or to individuals named after him. * King Faisal was a key architect of Saudi foreign policy. * The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is named in his honor.

Advanced Usage
  • The name is sometimes used in geopolitical or historical analysis as a metonym for the era of his rule or his specific policies.
    • The Faisal era marked a period of significant economic and social change.
Variants and Related Words
  • Faisalabad: A major city in Pakistan, renamed in 1979 in honor of King Faisal.
  • Faysal: An alternate transliteration of the same Arabic name.
Synonyms
  • King Faisal
  • Faisal of Saudi Arabia
  • Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (full name)
faisal

A portrait of King Faisal hangs in the museum.

Noun
  1. king of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975 (1906-1975)

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