SAVAK
See also: savak
English edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Persian ساواک (sâvâk).
Proper noun edit
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.