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newman

/ˈnjuː.mən/

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noun

/ˈnjuː.mən/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее фамилию, известную, в частности, в связи с такими личностями, как американский киноактёр, родившийся в 1925 году, или английский прелат и теолог, сооснователь Оксфордского движения, впоследствии ставший кардиналом (1801–1890).

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with individuals such as an American film actor born in 1925, or an English prelate and theologian who co-founded the Oxford Movement and later became a cardinal (1801–1890).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American actorB1formal

    A famous American film actor, born in 1925, known for his roles in classic movies.

    ruНьюман

    • Paul Newman starred in 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'The Sting'.
    • Newman was also known for his philanthropic work.
    • Many consider Newman one of the greatest actors of his generation.
  2. English theologian and cardinalB2formalbritish

    An English prelate and theologian who was a key figure in the Oxford Movement and later became a Roman Catholic cardinal.

    ruНьюмен

    • John Henry Newman was a leading figure in the 19th-century Oxford Movement.
    • Newman's writings on theology are still studied today.
    • He was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2010.
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