gaddafi
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Libyan political and military leader: Muammar Gaddafi was the de facto ruler of Libya from 1969 until his death in 2011. He came to power by overthrowing the monarchy and established a unique system of governance.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The policies of Gaddafi were controversial on the world stage.
- Historians study the rise and fall of Gaddafi's regime.
Advanced Usage
- "Gaddafi-era": Used as an adjective to describe things relating to the period of his rule.
- The museum housed artifacts from the Gaddafi-era government buildings.
Variants and Related Words
- Qaddafi: An alternative common transliteration of his name from Arabic.
- Gathafi: Another less common variant spelling.
Synonyms
- Muammar Gaddafi: The full name.
- Colonel Gaddafi: A common reference using his military rank.
Noun
- Libyan leader who seized power in a military coup d'etat in 1969; deposed the Libyan monarchy and imposed socialism and Islamic orthodoxy on the country (born in 1942)