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Definition of sakharov

sakharov

/ˈsɑːkərɒv/
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sakharov Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov (1921–1989), a prominent Soviet nuclear physicist, dissident, and activist for nuclear disarmament and human rights who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.

Example

"The European Parliament awards the annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in honor of the Soviet physicist and human rights advocate."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sakharov. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sakharov
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