Frederick
Americannoun
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a city in central Maryland.
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Also Frederic. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “peace” and “ruler.”
Example Sentences
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Shamefully, the court has never cited any Black figure from Reconstruction—not even Frederick Douglass—in a majority opinion.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
In the Philippines, the government is keeping a close eye on global oil prices and the duration of the conflict, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman died Monday, a representative confirmed to AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Frederick Wiseman, a preeminent documentary filmmaker, has died.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
Like Frederick Douglass, these five people lived out their final years as free people.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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