Marquette

[mahr-ket, mar-ket]

noun

1. Jacques Père Marquette, 1637–75, French Jesuit missionary and explorer in America.

2. a city in N Michigan, on Lake Superior.

Marquette

/ mɑːˈkɛt /

noun

1. Jacques (ʒak), known as Père Marquette. 1637–75, French Jesuit missionary and explorer, with Louis Jolliet, of the Mississippi river

Example Sentences

Marquette University political scientist Risa Brooks, who specializes in civilian-military relations, echoed that concern, warning that the speeches reflected an effort to realign the military with a partisan political agenda.

From Salon

California City Mayor Marquette Hawkins said CoreCivic had attempted to pull permits, but it failed its fire inspection.

From Los Angeles Times

California City Mayor Marquette Hawkins acknowledges that the reopened facility will be an economic boost for the area and anticipates job openings for 150 support roles and 400 correctional officers.

From Los Angeles Times

California City Mayor Marquette Hawkins issued a statement that said the “health and safety of our residents is always our highest priority, and we take these allegations with the utmost seriousness.”

From Los Angeles Times

A majority of American adults — 58% — agree that tariffs will hurt the national economy, according to a Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times