Steiner

American

[stahy-ner, shtahy-nuhr] / ˈstaɪ nər, ˈʃtaɪ nər /

noun

Jakob 1796–1863, Swiss mathematician.
Rudolf 1861–1925, Austrian social philosopher: teacher of the spiritual doctrines of anthroposophy.

Steiner British

/ ˈʃtainər, ˈstaɪnə /

noun

Rudolf (ˈruːdɔlf). 1861–1925, Austrian philosopher, founder of anthroposophy. He was particularly influential in education See also anthroposophy

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His contribution is set to go to an unnamed charity that is "dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights" and will be gifted in the name of Ina Steiner, according to the couple's lawyers.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“We are in a cash crisis,” Postmaster General David Steiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Steiner, who was news director of a radio station in Hartford, Conn., that day, said Monday’s play instantly made headlines on the East Coast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026

Charley Steiner, who seems to be slowly working his way back as a Dodgers announcer, gets tremendous support from Dodgers Dugout readers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026

By the second year, Steiner said, “the charcoal was really making a difference.”

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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