Stuyvesant

American

[stahy-vuh-suhnt] / ˈstaɪ və sənt /

noun

Peter, 1592–1672, Dutch colonial administrator in the Americas: last governor of New Netherlands 1646–64.

Stuyvesant British

/ ˈstaɪvɪsənt /

noun

Peter. ?1610–72, Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland (later New York) (1646–64)

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Surprisingly, however, he engaged Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch leader, in negotiation.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2025

Ethel’s good works included the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project in New York City that had been important to her husband.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Serpico, a longtime resident of upstate Stuyvesant, N.Y., has also taken his case to Twitter, where he boasts more than 10,000 followers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023

He was admitted to Stuyvesant High School, a public but competitive college-preparatory school in Manhattan, where he joined the archaeology club.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

When I reentered Stuyvesant in September, I approached school with my game face on.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

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