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VERWOERD
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• VERWOERD (noun)
The noun VERWOERD has 1 sense:
1. South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966)
Familiarity information: VERWOERD used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
South African statesman who instituted the policy of apartheid (1901-1966)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd; Hendrik Verwoerd; Verwoerd
Instance hypernyms:
national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
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