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, which is being held in London and chaired by retired senior judge Deborah Taylor KC, is examining the build-up to the attacks and the response that followed.

From BBC

Deborah Fisher, a 46-year-old flight attendant from New York, needs no introduction to BTS.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inquiry, which is being overseen by retired senior judge Deborah Taylor KC, started hearing evidence on 23 February and will continue for a total of nine weeks at Mary Ward House in London.

From BBC

But Adams said the show’s timing has more to do with chief curator Ann Temkin’s curiosity to “experiment” with stage-set and co-costume designer Jon Bausor, who in addition to laying out the MoMA exhibit is also helping shape the look for the Met’s new iteration of Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, “The Last Dream of Frida and Diego,” which is being directed by Deborah Colker and runs May 14 to June 5.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deborah Jevans, chairwoman of AELTC, said the ruling provided "important clarity".

From BBC