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(Encyclopedia) HamanHamanhāˈmən [key] or AmanHamanāˈ– [key], in the Bible, favored minister of Ahasuerus. He commanded that all Jews be put to death. Esther interceded for her people, and Haman was…Agung, Mount
(Encyclopedia) Agung, Mount, active volcano and highest mountain, 9,826 ft (2,995 m), of Bali, Indonesia; also called the Peak of Bali and Mt. Agoeng. A roughly symmetrical stratovolcano with a large…Żeromski, Stefan
(Encyclopedia) Żeromski, StefanŻeromski, Stefanstĕˈfän zhĕrômˈskē [key], 1864–1925, Polish writer. Family tragedies and emotional troubles contributed to the pessimistic strain evident in his…Bettel, Xavier
(Encyclopedia) Bettel, Xavier, 1973–, Luxembourg political leader. A lawyer, he entered politics in 1999 as a member of both Luxembourg City's communal council and the Chamber of Deputies. In 2011 he…benediction
(Encyclopedia) benediction [Lat.,=blessing], solemn blessing usually administered in the name of God by a priest or a minister. The temple worship at Jerusalem had fixed forms of benedictions, and…Bantu languages
(Encyclopedia) Bantu languages, group of African languages forming a subdivision of the Benue-Niger division of the Niger-Congo branch of the Niger-Kordofanian language family (see African languages…arrhythmia
(Encyclopedia) arrhythmiaarrhythmiaārĭᵺˈmēə [key], disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Various arrhythmias can be symptoms of serious heart disorders; however, they are usually of no…Fujian
(Encyclopedia) Fujian Fujian f&oomacr;ˈjēĕnˈ [key] or Fukien Fujian…Ramuz, Charles Ferdinand
(Encyclopedia) Ramuz, Charles FerdinandRamuz, Charles Ferdinandshärl fĕrdēnäNˈ rämüzˈ [key], 1878–1947, Swiss novelist. His works deal with the simple people of his native canton of Vaud. Among his…Santer, Jacques
(Encyclopedia) Santer, Jacques (Jean Jacques Santer)Santer, JacqueszhäN zhäk säNtĕrˈ [key], 1937–, Luxembourg political leader and European statesman. A lawyer and economist, he entered politics as a…Trending
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