1. Nasser - Noun
2. Nasser - Proper noun
lake in Egypt formed by dams built on the Nile River at Aswan
Egyptian statesman who nationalized the Suez Canal (1918-1970)
Source: WordNetAbdel Hadi was also hesitant to take drastic measures against the army, especially in front of its chief of staff, who was present during the interrogation, and subsequently released Nasser. Source: Internet
According to eminent historian David Reynolds, the British inability to prevent Egyptian dictator Gamal Abdel Nasser from nationalizing the Suez Canal Company “was a palpable and lasting blow to national self-esteem and international prestige.” Source: Internet
Aburish states that Nasser was not fully capable of addressing Syrian problems because they were "foreign to him". Source: Internet
According to Heikal, Nasser suffered something resembling a nervous breakdown after the dissolution of the union; he began to smoke more heavily and his health began to deteriorate. Source: Internet
According to Nasser's vice president Zakaria Mohieddin, although "Amer had absolute authority over the armed forces, Nasser had his ways of knowing what was really going on". Source: Internet
According to Aburish, after assuming power, Nasser and the Free Officers expected to become the "guardians of the people's interests" against the monarchy and the pasha class while leaving the day-to-day tasks of government to civilians. Source: Internet