Alexander

¹

[al-ig-zan-der, -zahn-]

noun

1. Alexander the Great.

2. Classical Mythology.,  Also Alexandros Homeric name for a Trojan prince, Paris.

3. Franz 1891–1964, U.S. psychoanalyst, born in Hungary.

4. Grover Cleveland, 1887–1950, U.S. baseball player.

5. Sir Harold R. L. G. Alexander of Tunis, 1891–1969, English field marshal.

6. Samuel, 1859–1938, British philosopher.

7. William, 1726–83, general in the American Revolution.

8. a first name: from a Greek word meaning “defender of men.”

alexander

²

Or Al·ex·an·der

[al-ig-zan-der, -zahn-]

noun

1. a cocktail made with crème de cacao with gin or brandy brandy alexander and sweet cream.

Alexander

/ ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndə /

noun

1. Harold ( Rupert Leofric George ), Earl Alexander of Tunis. 1891–1969, British field marshal in World War II, who organized the retreat from Dunkirk and commanded in North Africa (1943) and Sicily and Italy (1944–45); governor general of Canada (1946–52); British minister of defence (1952–54)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alexander¹

First recorded in 1925–30; probably after the proper name

Example Sentences

"He went in to do his job and he left work a hero. And there are people who are alive today because of his actions and his bravery," Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said.

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Alexander also praised the train's driver, whose quick thinking ensured it was able to make an unscheduled emergency stop at Huntingdon in central England that allowed passengers to escape the train.

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Alexander said there would be an increase in visible police patrols on trains in coming days to reassure the public.

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Craig Gordon is likely to fill in for Gunn, but the 42-year-old has been supplanted by summer signing Alexander Schwolow as Hearts' goalkeeper this season.

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On Saturday, the Ravens sent former Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to the Eagles, who are never afraid to pull the trigger on a deal.

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