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Alexander Borodin

Alexander Borodin

1 8.6
A Russian composer and chemist known for symphonies and chamber music
  • proper noun
: Alexander Borodin
  • Alexander Borodin wrote the opera 'Prince Igor'.

Examples

  • The music of Alexander Borodin continues to inspire classical composers today.

  • The famous composer Alexander Borodin was also a chemist.

  • Alexander Borodin was also a respected chemist in addition to his achievements in music.

  • We studied the life and works of Alexander Borodin in our Russian history class.

  • Alexander Borodin was a notable figure in both music and science during the 19th century.

  • Many music students study the compositions of Alexander Borodin to learn about Russian nationalism.

  • Alexander Borodin is famous for his contributions to both classical music and the field of chemistry.

Synonyms

Aleksandr Borodin
vsAlexander Borodin
1 8.0

A Russian composer and chemist who wrote the opera Prince Igor

has identical meaning but uses the other standard spelling

Surface Forms

Alexander Borodin main

Morphology

Alexander + Borodin

This is a referential proper name for a specific historical individual; knowing the constituent name parts does not allow a B1 learner to infer that it denotes a Russian composer and chemist. Proper names are arbitrary labels whose semantic content (biography, profession, dates) must be learned separately, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Alexander Borodin was a Russian composer who was also a working chemist, doing experiments in a lab while composing music in his free time. The image of a man in a lab coat holding a conductor's baton helps you remember why he is famous for both his 'music' and his work in 'chemistry'.