SAVAK

See also: savak

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian ساواک (sâvâk).

Proper noun

SAVAK

1. (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