Ceauşescu

[ chou-shes-koo ]

/ tʃaʊˈʃɛs ku /

Ni·co·lae

[nee-kaw-lahy] /ˌni kɔˈlaɪ/,1918–89, Romanian political leader: president 1967–89.

Example sentences from the Web for ceausescu

She then wrote Ceausescu a letter saying she would like to present it to him.

The Week in Death: The Dictator’s Architect |The Telegraph |November 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Ceausescu's firm denunciation of the invasion, however, served to unify the population behind him.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
Ceausescu also proposed reforms in the organization and responsibilities of governmental organs.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
At the same time, the assembly enacted legislation establishing the Defense Council that Ceausescu had earlier proposed.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

The party conference represented a major success for Ceausescu in his drive to gain undisputed political control.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
There was no indication, however, that the resistance was organized or was strong enough to affect Ceausescu's position.

Area Handbook for Romania |Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole

Ceauşescu

/ (tʃaʊˈʃɛskuː) /

Nicolae (ˌnɪkɒˈlaɪ). 1918–89, Romanian statesman; chairman of the state council (1967–89) and president of Romania (1974–89): deposed and executed