Karzai, HamidKar‧zai, Ham‧id /kɑːˈzaɪ $ ˈkɑːr-, ˈhæmɪd $ ˈhɑː-/ 
(1957–) an Afghan politician who became interim (=temporary) president of Afghanistan in 2001 when its political leaders chose him to govern the country after the Taliban had left. In 2004 he was elected president.
(1957–) an Afghan politician who became interim (=temporary) president of Afghanistan in 2001 when its political leaders chose him to govern the country after the Taliban had left. In 2004 he was elected president.