Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

masaryk

Proper noun

/ˈmæsəˌrɪk/

Definition

A surname of notable historical figures, particularly associated with Czechoslovakia.

Examples

Tomáš Masaryk was a key figure in promoting democracy in Czechoslovakia.
The Masaryk University, named after him, is one of the major universities in Brno, Czech Republic.

Meaning

Refers primarily to Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the founder and first president of Czechoslovakia, who played a significant role in its establishment as an independent state after World War I.