O'Connor

American  

[oh-kon-er] / oʊˈkɒn ər /

noun

1. Flannery Mary Flannery O'Connor, 1925–64, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

2. Frank Michael Francis O'Donovan, 1903–66, Irish writer.

3. John Joseph, Cardinal, 1920–2000, U.S. Roman Catholic clergyman: archbishop of New York 1984–2000.

4. Sandra Day, 1930–2023, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1981–2006 and first woman appointed to that position.

5. Thomas Power, 1848–1929, Irish journalist, author, and political leader.

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O'Connor British  

/ əʊˈkɒnə /

noun

1. Feargus. 1794–1855, Irish politician and journalist, a leader of the Chartist movement

2. ( Mary ) Flannery. 1925–64, US novelist and short-story writer, author of Wise Blood (1952) and The Violent Bear it Away (1960)

3. Frank, real name Michael O'Donovan. 1903–66, Irish short-story writer and critic

4. Thomas Power, known as Tay Pay. 1848–1929, Irish journalist and nationalist leader

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Example Sentences

Younger adults are approaching the question of having children very differently from older generations, according to Margaret O'Connor, a counsellor and psychotherapist from Ireland, who specialises in helping people decide whether to become parents.

From BBC

"Disclosure Day," Spielberg's return to extraterrestrial science fiction starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, is slated for release in June.

From Barron's

Back in Cirencester, Dr David O'Connor showed me a new kind of "elemental microscope" that can be used to identify traces of dangerous elements in soil.

From BBC

"For individuals aged 65 years and over, maintaining overnight bedroom temperatures at 24°C reduced the likelihood of experiencing heightened stress responses during sleep," Dr. O'Connor said.

From Science Daily

Wearing a grey suit and white shirt, Spencer spoke only to confirm his address and date of birth during a short hearing in front of District Judge Joseph O'Connor.

From BBC