also: フサインマクマホンきょうてい
noun
Hussein-McMahon agreement (1915-1916)
Historical term referring to the correspondence between Hussein bin Ali and Sir Henry McMahon during World War I, concerning Arab independence and British support.
フセイン・マクマホン協定は、第一次世界大戦中のアラブ独立に関する約束として知られている。
The Hussein-McMahon agreement is known as a promise regarding Arab independence during World War I.
Named after Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, and Sir Henry McMahon, British High Commissioner in Egypt. The Japanese term is a direct transliteration of the English name.