George
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4.6
- proper noun
- Literature
- Howard M. Sachar is Professor Emeritus of Modern History and International Affairs at George Washington University.
- St. George
- Gate of St. George
Examples
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Running for president in 1988, Bush called his book George Bush: Man of Integrity.
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I figured if they went to the trouble to contact George Washington, you must be somebody very important indeed.
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September 11 did alter the focus and foreign policy of the George W. Bush administration.
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George Washington.
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Last year, on the anniversary of Paul Revere's ride, George Pataki turned up in Boston.
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And don't forget, President George W. Bush got his own mini-stimulus passed back in 2008.
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Conditions in the state remained volatile as former Governor George Gilmer returned to office in 1837.
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One involved an antiwar sermon critical of President George W. Bush at an Episcopal church.
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In 2008, President George W. Bush approved a secret order authorizing special ops forces to conduct clandestine military strikes in Pakistan without the public's knowledge, and requiring the utmost level of covertness.
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Saint George is celebrated for his bravery in slaying a dragon in the legendary tale.
Synonyms
2
4.9
A Christian who died for their faith and is England's patron, known for killing a dragon
1
6.4
A Christian saint who is the patron of England and famous for killing a dragon
Compounds
11
3.0
A large suspension bridge carrying traffic across the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey
1
7.8
An Army base in Maryland that is the main office of the National Security Agency
A king who ruled Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760 and also ruled Hanover
An army base in Maryland where the National Security Agency has its main office
- Literature
Support for bold, unusual views about women's freedom and social roles
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word George comes from the old Greek name Georgios, built from geo- 'earth' as in the word geography, and -ergon 'work', so it originally meant 'farmer'. A helpful way to remember this sense is that Saint George, the dragon-slayer and patron saint of England, made the name famous, which is why many people, places, and a holiday are called George or St George's Day.