(1898–1978), Israeli stateswoman, prime minister 1969–74; born Goldie Mabovich. Born in Ukraine, she emigrated to the US in 1907 and in 1921 to Palestine. Following Israel's independence she served in ministerial posts from 1949 to 1966 before being elected prime minister.
Definition of Meir, Golda in US English:
Meir, Golda
proper nounmāˈi(ə)r
(1898–1978), Israeli stateswoman, born in Ukraine; prime minister 1969–74; born Goldie Mabovich. She immigrated to the US in 1907 and to Palestine in 1921. Following Israel's independence, she served in cabinet posts from 1949 to 1966 before being elected prime minister.