Eisenstein

[ ahy-zuhn-stahyn; for 1 also German ahy-zuhn-shtahyn; for 2 also Russian ey-zyin-shtyeyn ]

noun
  1. Fer·di·nand Gott·hold Max [fer-di-nahnt gawt-hawlt mahks], /ˈfɛr dɪˌnɑnt ˈgɔt hɔlt mɑks/, 1823–52, German mathematician.

  2. Ser·gei Mi·khai·lo·vich [syir-gyeymyi-khahy-luh-vyich], /syɪrˈgyeɪ myɪˈxaɪ lə vyɪtʃ/, 1898–1948, Russian theatrical and motion-picture director.

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How to use Eisenstein in a sentence

  • "Hum," said Eisenstein, a curious expression of understanding on his flabby face.

    Three Soldiers | John Dos Passos
  • "Our top-kicker was in here a few minutes ago," said Eisenstein.

    Three Soldiers | John Dos Passos
  • Eisenstein was sitting in the place Meadville had just left.

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British Dictionary definitions for Eisenstein

Eisenstein

/ (ˈaɪzənˌstaɪn, Russian ejzɪnˈʃtjejn) /


noun
  1. Sergei Mikhailovich (sɪrˈɡjej miˈxajləvitʃ). 1898–1948, Soviet film director. His films include Battleship Potemkin (1925), Alexander Nevsky (1938), and Ivan the Terrible (1944)

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