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MASOUD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists (1953-2001)
Synonyms:
Ahmad Shah Masoud; Masoud
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
leader (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)
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