SAVAK

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proper noun

The Iranian security and intelligence service from 1957 to 1979.

OriginPersian ساواک →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. historicalThe Iranian security and intelligence service from 1957 to 1979.

    The CIA wanted SAVAK to serve as its eyes and ears against the Soviets.

    2007, Tim Weiner, Legacy of Ashes, Penguin, published 2008, page 105

Origin

  1. Persianساواک
  2. EnglishSAVAK

Borrowed from Persian ساواک (sâvâk).

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Chicago

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