(1874–1952), Russian-born Israeli statesman, president 1949–52; full name Chaim Azriel Weizmann. He played an important role in persuading the US government to recognize the new state of Israel (1948) and became its first president.
Definition of Weizmann, Chaim in US English:
Weizmann, Chaim
proper nounˈvītsmən
(1874–1952), Israeli statesman, born in Russia; president 1949–52; full name Chaim Azriel Weizmann. He played an important role in persuading the US government to recognize the new state of Israel in 1948.