Deborah

American  

[deb-er-uh, deb-ruh] / ˈdɛb ər ə, ˈdɛb rə /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.

2. Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”

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Deborah British  

/ ˈdɛbərə, -brə /

noun

1. a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)

2. Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)

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Example Sentences

The Nottingham Inquiry, led by retired Judge Deborah Taylor, is continuing to hear evidence about the events leading up to the attacks.

From BBC

Chairwoman Deborah Taylor asked if Sparks would have closed down the case if the woman had been paralysed.

From BBC

The Nottingham Inquiry - led by retired judge Deborah Taylor, has been hearing evidence from a number of witnesses about events leading up to the attacks.

From BBC

Deborah Acosta is a Miami-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering real estate and the concentration of capital and influence in South Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chaired by senior retired judge Deborah Taylor, it began in February last year and aims to report back within two years.

From BBC