de Valera

/ˈeɪmən dəvəˌlɛrə/
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Definitions of de Valera
  1. noun
    Irish statesman (born in the United States); as president of the Irish Free State he was responsible for the new constitution of 1937 that created the state of Eire (1882-1975)
    synonyms: Eamon de Valera
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    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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