Maurice
Americannoun
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German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
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of Nassau, 1567–1625, Dutch statesman.
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a male given name.
noun
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1521–53, duke of Saxony (1541–53) and elector of Saxony (1547–53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany
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known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567–1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609)
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Frederick Denison. 1805–72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism
Example Sentences
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“The tenor of the conversation has changed,” said Maurice Schweitzer, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School who researches leadership and decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
But he also explores, in depth, the complexities of the band’s central figure, Maurice White.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
The shop opened in January 2026 and was set up by Maurice Herson after he previously ran a similar site in Oxford.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Maurice decided to take a cab from the station to the lab.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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