Ventris

American  

[ven-tris] / ˈvɛn trɪs /

noun

1. Michael George Francis, 1922–56, English architect and linguist.

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Ventris British  

/ ˈvɛntrɪs /

noun

1. Michael George Francis. 1922–56, English architect and scholar, who deciphered the Linear B script, identifying it as an early form of Mycenaean Greek

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Example Sentences

She was chosen for being “a courageous advocate who championed for increased representation and more multi-dimensional roles for Asian American actors,” Mint Director Ventris Gibson said in a statement.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

“This quarter is designed to reflect the breadth and depth of accomplishments by Anna May Wong, who overcame challenges and obstacles she faced during her lifetime,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2022

"The fifth coin in our American Women Quarters Program honors Anna May Wong, a courageous advocate who championed for increased representation and more multi-dimensional roles for Asian American actors," Mint Director Ventris Gibson said.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2022

Ventris Gibson, director of the US Mint, called Wong "a courageous advocate who championed for increased representation and more multi-dimensional roles for Asian American actors".

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2022

If Quidnunc and Mrs. Ventris were not under our law, neither are the sun, moon and stars, neither are the apes and peacocks.

From Lore of Proserpine by Hewlett, Maurice Henry