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Word

baldwin

Phoneticsbald·win

/ˈbɔɫdwən/

Definition

n. a bright red apple that is slightly sour and stays fresh through the winter.

n. a variety of bright red, moderately acidic winter apple originating in New England.

Examples

“I am reading a powerful essay by Baldwin for my class.”

“The professor argued that Baldwin's insights into the American identity remain relevant decades after they were written.”

“Scholars often revisit Baldwin to understand the intersection of personal identity and systemic pressure, noting how his prose bridges the gap between individual experience and national history.”

Examples

simple

“I am reading a powerful essay by Baldwin for my class.”

contextual

“The professor argued that Baldwin's insights into the American identity remain relevant decades after they were written.”

complex

“Scholars often revisit Baldwin to understand the intersection of personal identity and systemic pressure, noting how his prose bridges the gap between individual experience and national history.”

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic Balþawini, from Proto-Germanic Balþawiniz (“bold friend”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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