murray

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname, a river in Australia, or a notable person, such as a classical scholar or lexicographer.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un nom de famille, un fleuve en Australie ou une personnalité connue, par exemple un érudit classique ou un lexicographe.

1. Classical scholar C1 formal

   A British classical scholar born in Australia who supported the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957).

   • Gilbert Murray was a prominent classical scholar and advocate for international peace.
   • Murray's work on Greek drama is still highly regarded.
   • He was a key figure in the League of Nations Union.

   🇫🇷Murray, Gilbert

2. Lexicographer C1 formal

   A Scottish philologist and lexicographer who was the primary editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915).

   • Sir James Murray dedicated his life to compiling the Oxford English Dictionary.
   • Murray's meticulous work shaped the OED into the authoritative resource it is today.
   • The first edition of the OED was largely completed under Murray's direction.

   🇫🇷Murray (lexicographe)

3. River in Australia B2 formal australian

   A major river in southeastern Australia that flows westward and then south into the Indian Ocean near Adelaide.

   • The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.
   • We took a boat trip along the Murray River.
   • The Murray-Darling basin is a vital agricultural region.

   🇫🇷Murray (fleuve)

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