waldheim

/ˈvaltaɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of Waldheim, a German surname.

“He bears the surname Waldheim, which is of German origin.”

2. proper noun

A town in Saxony, Germany, near Dresden.

“Waldheim is a charming town in eastern Saxony.”

3. proper noun

The surname of the 4th President of the United Nations General Assembly, also known as the 4th Secretary-General of the United Nations, from 1972 until 1981.

“Waldheim was the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981.”

Synonyms

  • Heim
  • Wald

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis