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stanford

/ˈstæn.fərd/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant soit Leland Stanford, magnat des chemins de fer et fondateur de l'université, soit l'université privée prestigieuse située en Californie, aux États-Unis, ou ce qui s'y rapporte.

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/ˈstæn.fərd/B1formalamerican
  • frNom propre désignant soit Leland Stanford, magnat des chemins de fer et fondateur de l'université, soit l'université privée prestigieuse située en Californie, aux États-Unis, ou ce qui s'y rapporte.

A proper noun referring to a prestigious private research university located in California, United States, or to Leland Stanford, the railroad executive and founder of the university.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. B1formalamerican

    A prestigious private research university located in Stanford, California, founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford.

    frUniversité Stanford

    • She was accepted to Stanford for her graduate studies.
    • Stanford is known for its strong programs in engineering and business.
    • The Stanford campus is one of the largest in the United States.

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  2. PersonB2formalamerican

    Leland Stanford (1824-1893), an American railroad magnate, politician, and founder of Stanford University.

    frLeland Stanford

    • Leland Stanford served as the governor of California.
    • He was one of the 'Big Four' who built the Central Pacific Railroad.
    • Stanford's legacy includes the university that bears his name.
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