SAVAK

See also: savak

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian (sâvâk).

Proper noun

SAVAK

(historical) The Iranian security and intelligence service from 1957 to 1979.
- 2007, Tim Weiner, Legacy of Ashes, Penguin, published 2008, page 105:
  The CIA wanted SAVAK to serve as its eyes and ears against the Soviets.

Anagrams

kavas, vakas

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