George Harrison
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2.5
- proper noun
- Many fans admire George Harrison for his contributions to music, especially during the 1960s.
Examples
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George Harrison wrote several classic songs for the Beatles, including 'Here Comes the Sun'.
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After the Beatles split, George Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career.
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Many fans admire George Harrison for his contributions to music and his interest in Indian culture.
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I love George Harrison's music!
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George Harrison was an influential figure in rock music.
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George Harrison was the lead guitarist of the Beatles, known for his remarkable songwriting skills.
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As a member of the Beatles, George Harrison helped shape the sound of a generation.
Surface Forms
Morphology
George + Harrison
The item is a proper name composed of two personal name elements that do not carry lexical meanings indicating profession or historical identity; knowing 'George' and 'Harrison' does not allow a learner to infer that this is the Beatles' lead guitarist. A B1 learner who knows the constituent names would recognize it as a person’s name but would not be able to derive the specific biographical meaning, so the expression is idiomatically arbitrary and opaque.
Etymology
George Harrison is best known as the English musician who was the Beatles' 'lead guitarist' and a songwriter. Picture a quiet man with a guitar and an interest in Indian music playing songs like 'Here Comes the Sun'; that image helps you remember that George Harrison refers to this Beatle and his music.