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witherspoon

/ˈwɪð.ər.spuːn/

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noun

/ˈwɪð.ər.spuːn/C1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к Джону Уизерспуну, американскому лидеру Войны за независимость, педагогу и подписанту Декларации независимости, который был президентом колледжа, впоследствии ставшего Принстонским университетом.

A proper noun referring to John Witherspoon, an American Revolutionary leader, educator, and signer of the Declaration of Independence who served as president of the college that later became Princeton University.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureB2formalamerican

    John Witherspoon, an American Revolutionary leader, educator, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He served as president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University).

    ruИсторическая личность

    • John Witherspoon was a key figure in the American Revolution.
    • As president of Princeton, Witherspoon influenced many future leaders.
    • Witherspoon's signature appears on the Declaration of Independence.
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