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Frazer

American  
[frey-zer] / ˈfreɪ zər /

noun

  1. Sir James George, 1854–1941, Scottish anthropologist: writer of socio-anthropological studies.

  2. a male given name.


Frazer British  
/ ˈfreɪzə /

noun

  1. Sir James George . 1854–1941, Scottish anthropologist; author of many works on primitive religion, and magic, esp The Golden Bough (1890)

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The agency reportedly acceded to the New Jersey District Court’s appointment of Robert Frazer, a longtime prosecutor, following negotiations behind the scenes.

From Slate Mar. 24, 2026

In a filing, the Justice Department accepted a court’s appointment of Robert Frazer as head of New Jersey’s U.S. attorney’s office, an abrupt reversal of its assertion that courts have no such power.

From Slate Mar. 24, 2026

British heavyweight Frazer Clarke says he is taking inspiration from former foe Fabio Wardley and believes he still has what it takes to become a world champion.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2025

Ms Frazer said the school "meant everything" to her family.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2025

“Coo/.” “But I suppose I’m also Son, since my dad ran things when he was alive. I guess I’m Frazer, too, since my son works here during the summers.”

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

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