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penn

/pen/

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noun

/pen/B1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к человеку, а именно к англичанину и квакеру, основавшему колонию Пенсильвания (1644-1718), или к университету в Филадельфии, штат Пенсильвания.

A proper noun referring to a person, specifically an Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718), or to a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Founder of PennsylvaniaB2formal

    An Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania in the 17th century.

    ruОснователь Пенсильвании

    • William Penn established Pennsylvania as a haven for religious freedom.
    • Penn signed a treaty with the Lenape Native Americans.
    • The city of Philadelphia was planned by Penn himself.
  2. University in PhiladelphiaB1formalamerican

    A prestigious university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, also known as the University of Pennsylvania.

    ruПенн

    • She graduated from Penn with a degree in economics.
    • Penn is a member of the Ivy League.
    • The Penn campus is located in West Philadelphia.
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