Carnegie

[kahr-ni-gee, kahr-ney-gee, -neg-ee]

noun

1. Andrew, 1835–1919, U.S. steel manufacturer and philanthropist, born in Scotland.

2. Dale, 1888–1955, U.S. author and teacher of self-improvement techniques.

3. a city in SW Pennsylvania.

Carnegie

/ ˈkɑːnəɡɪ, kɑːˈneɪ- /

noun

1. Andrew. 1835–1919, US steel manufacturer and philanthropist, born in Scotland: endowed public libraries, education, and research trusts

Example Sentences

"It's better to look at what's causing people to be ungovernable," says Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace who specialises in polarised democracies.

From BBC

Bernstein led the New York Philharmonic premiere of Ives’ Second — the first great American symphony — at Carnegie, then the New York Philharmonic’s home, six years later.

From Los Angeles Times

After a 2009 performance in Carnegie Hall, Riley announced that enough was enough, he was retiring from playing it.

From Los Angeles Times

“Practice and you get to Carnegie Hall” is the old saying.

From Los Angeles Times

“SWFs have traditionally been set up by states rich in natural resources to manage their budgetary surplus, diversify their economies, and protect their wealth for future generations,” observed the Carnegie Endowment’s Feldstein and Vittori.

From Los Angeles Times