Edward R. Murrow

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An American journalist famous for live radio and television reports from London during World War II

proper noun
/ˈɛd.wərd ɑr ˈmɜr.oʊ/

: Edward R. Murrow

Many consider Edward R. Murrow a pioneer of broadcast journalism.

Examples

The legacy of Edward R. Murrow lives on through the awards named after him.
Did you know Edward R. Murrow reported from London during WWII?
Edward R. Murrow gained fame for his live broadcasts during the London Blitz.
Many journalists cite Edward R. Murrow as a major influence on modern news reporting.
During World War II, Edward R. Murrow provided groundbreaking broadcasts that informed Americans about the events in Europe.
The Edward R. Murrow Award is given to recognize excellence in journalism and broadcasting.
In history classes, students learn about Edward R. Murrow and his impact on broadcast journalism during the 20th century.

Synonyms

Edward Roscoe Murrow

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An American radio reporter famous for his World War II reports from London

includes pioneering work in radio and television

Surface Forms

Edward R. Murrow main

Morphology

Edward + R. + Murrow

This is a proper name identifying a specific person; knowing the parts 'Edward', 'R.' and 'Murrow' does not allow a learner to infer the biographical information (American broadcast journalist). Proper nouns function as arbitrary labels that require world knowledge rather than compositional interpretation, so the meaning is not derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Edward R. Murrow became famous for calm radio reports from bombed London in World War II, where his clear voice made listeners feel they were standing beside him. That's why his name now stands for 'brave, honest reporting' and for the modern way radio and television bring events to people.