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marshall

noun

Simple meaning

United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program.

Pronunciation

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mahrshuhl

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ˈmɑɹʃəl

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Definition

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noun

  1. United States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959)

  2. A number of places in the United States

  3. United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835)

  4. An English and Scottish status surname from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.

  5. United States actor (1914-1998)

  6. A minor city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Compound terms

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  • marshall islandsnounCompound term

    A republic (under United States protection) on the Marshall Islands.

  • marshalling yardnounCompound term

    A railway yard in which trains are assembled and goods are loaded.

  • fire marshallnounCompound term

    An official who is responsible for the prevention and investigation of fires.

  • republic of the marshall islandsnounCompound term

    A republic (under United States protection) on the Marshall Islands.

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Sense: united States general and statesman who as Secretary of State organized the European Recovery Program (1880-1959)

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