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racine

/rəˈsiːn/

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noun

/rəˈsiːn/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, месту или организации, например, к французскому драматургу или городу в Висконсине.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, place, or entity, such as a French dramatist or a city in Wisconsin.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. French playwrightC1formal

    A French dramatist and poet, a leading figure in 17th-century French classical tragedy, known for works based on Greek and Roman themes.

    ruФранцузский драматург

    • Racine's play 'Phèdre' is considered a masterpiece of French literature.
    • Students of French drama often study the works of Racine.
    • Racine's tragedies are known for their psychological depth and poetic language.
  2. City in WisconsinB1formalamerican

    A city in southeastern Wisconsin, USA, located on Lake Michigan, south of Milwaukee.

    ruРасин

    • Racine is known for its manufacturing history and lakefront parks.
    • The city of Racine has a population of about 77,000 people.
    • Many tourists visit Racine for its beaches and museums.