meredith

• Имя собственное, обозначающее фамилию или имя, известное в связи с Джеймсом Мередитом, лидером движения за гражданские права в США, чья регистрация в колледже вызвала беспорядки в традиционно сегрегированном Миссисипи, и Джорджем Мередитом, английским романистом и поэтом.

A proper noun referring to a surname or given name, notably associated with James Meredith, a United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi, and George Meredith, an English novelist and poet.

uncountable · proper noun

1. American civil rights activistB2formalamerican

   An American civil rights leader known for his role in desegregating the University of Mississippi in the 1960s.

   Американский активист за гражданские права

   • Meredith's enrollment at Ole Miss sparked riots in 1962.
   • James Meredith is remembered for his courage in the civil rights movement.
   • The Meredith March in 1966 was a major protest against racism.

2. English novelist and poetC1formalbritishart

   A British writer of the 19th century, known for novels such as 'The Egoist' and 'Diana of the Crossways'.

   Английский романист и поэт

   • George Meredith's novel 'The Egoist' is a classic of Victorian literature.
   • Meredith's poetic style influenced many later writers.
   • The works of George Meredith are studied in literature courses.