howard

n. a common first name for a man.

n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin, often associated with the meaning 'brave heart' or 'high guardian'.

“My uncle Howard lives in London and works as a teacher.”

“Howard was a popular name in the early twentieth century, though its frequency as a choice for newborns has declined in recent decades.”

n. a common last name or family name.

n. a common English surname of patronymic or occupational origin, historically associated with the Dukes of Norfolk.

“Ms. Howard is the manager of the local bank branch.”

“The Howard family has a long history in this region, dating back to the original settlement of the county.”

n. a famous university in Washington, D.C.

n. a private, federally chartered historically black research university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C.

“She decided to study law at Howard because of its excellent reputation.”

“Many influential leaders in the American civil rights movement are alumni of Howard, reflecting the institution's central role in academic history.”

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