(1919–2007), Rhodesian statesman, prime minister 1964–79; full name Ian Douglas Smith. In 1965 he issued a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain (UDI) because he would not agree to black majority rule. He eventually resigned in 1979.
Definition of Smith, Ian in US English:
Smith, Ian
proper nounsmiTHsmɪθ
(1919–2007), Rhodesian statesman; prime minister 1964–79; full name Ian Douglas Smith. In 1965 he issued a unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) from Britain because he would not agree to black majority rule. He eventually resigned in 1979.