zaghlulisthttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zaghlulist_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_useZaghlulist, n. & adj.
First published 1986; not fully revised

Zaghlulistnoun & adjective

  1. noun
    1. 1921–
      An adherent or supporter of the nationalist and separatist principles and policies of Zaghlūl Sa‘d.
      1. 1921
        The Zaghlulists have raised the familiar Indian cry of non-cooperation.
        Times 29 December 9/3
      2. 1955
        The Zaghloulists, however, were determined that a ‘Tantah’ incident should be repeated in some part of Egypt.
        H. W. Jarvis, Pharaoh to Farouk xxxii. 267
      3. 1971
        Allenby..departed to genuine expressions of regret from the Egyptian public including the Zaghlulists.
        P. Mansfield, Brit. in Egypt xxii. 252
  2. adjective
    1. 1924–
      Of, pertaining to, or designating members of this political group.
      1. 1924
        The comparative nonentity who was his Zaghlulist opponent.
        Times 14 January 11/5
      2. 1924
        The numerous ‘omdas’, or village headmen, who were dismissed during the Zaghlulist regime.
        Glasgow Herald 23 December 7
      3. 1927
        A congress of Zaghlulist parliamentarians to decide on a policy consequent on the death of their leader will open on September 15 or immediately after, when the Wafdists (champions of Home Rule)..arrive.
        Daily Express 9 September 1/1
      4. 1943
        The completeness of the Zaghlulist victory surprised every one..even Zaghlulists themselves.
        Viscount Wavell, Allenby in Egypt vii. 102

Zaghlulist, n. & adj. was first published in 1986; not fully revised.

Zaghlulist, n. & adj. was last modified in December 2024.