Jar ‧ u ‧ zel ‧ ski, Woj ‧ ciech /ˌjæruː'zelski, ˈvɔɪtʃek/ BrE AmE
(1923–) a Polish general and leader who was president of Poland from 1985 until 1989. He did not allow any opposition or ↑ trade union activity but was forced to accept changes after the elections in 1989.