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< /ˈɛ dʊˌɑrt/, 1884–1948, Czech patriot and statesman: president of Czechoslovakia 1935–38 and 1945–48.

noun

1. Eduard (ˈeːduart). 1884–1948, Czech statesman; president of Czechoslovakia (1935–38; 1946–48) and of its government in exile (1939–45)