1. Arafat - Noun
2. Arafat - Proper noun
Palestinian statesman who was chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (1929-2004)
Source: WordNetArafat and Abu Jihad blamed themselves for not successfully organizing a rescue effort. Source: Internet
After repeated violations of the ceasefire from both the PLO and the Jordanian Army, Arafat called for King Hussein to be toppled. Source: Internet
And when he performed the only haj of his life, there were more than 1.25 lakhs Muslim believers gathered in the rocky terrains of mount Arafat. Source: Internet
And none of these dealings were made public." citation An investigation conducted by the General Accounting Office reported that Arafat and the PLO held over $10 billion in assets even at the time when he was publicly claiming bankruptcy. Source: Internet
Arafat had a deteriorating relationship with his father; when he died in 1952, Arafat did not attend the funeral, nor did he visit his father's grave upon his return to Gaza. Source: Internet
Arafat creates an environment where the violence continues while silencing would-be critics, and although he could make the violence impossible, he doesn't stop it." Source: Internet