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Harris

American  
[har-is] / ˈhær ɪs /

noun

  1. Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.

  2. Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.

  3. Joel Chandler 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.

  4. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.

  5. Kamala Devi born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.

  6. Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.

  7. Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.

  8. Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.

  9. Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.

  10. Zellig Sabbatai 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.

  11. a male given name.


Harris 1 British  
/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

  1. Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)

  2. Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)

  3. Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus

  4. Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Harris 2 British  
/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

  1. the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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"The operating environment for journalists is getting much harder in the Gulf generally," said Talek Harris, AFP's Dubai-based bureau chief for the Gulf and Yemen.

From Barron's

"What makes it different is, Marjorie is not in the race," said Shawn Harris, a local farmer and retired brigadier general.

From BBC

But even there, voters are uneasy, which presents rife opportunity for Democratic candidate Shawn Harris.

From BBC

Ethan Harris, former top economist at BofA Securities, said the Fed will look to see if companies start passing higher energy costs to consumers.

From MarketWatch

The funeral service drew an extraordinary lineup of national figures, including former presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, along with former vice president Kamala Harris and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

From Salon