bunche

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Noun bunche has 1 sense

Bunche, Ralph Bunche, Ralph Johnson Bunche - United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)
--₁ is a kind of diplomat, diplomatist

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Bunche

Definition:

Bunche can refer to a popular hairstyle, an influential American diplomat, or a local name for a place or person.

Part of Speech:

Noun
Proper noun

Sense 1 - Noun (Hairstyle):

A bunche is a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and secured into a round, tight coil at the back of the head or nape of the neck.

Sample Sentence:

She looked elegant with her hair styled in a bunche.

Sense 2 - Proper Noun (American Diplomat):

Ralph Bunche was an influential American diplomat and educator, known for his involvement in the United Nations and his efforts towards peace and human rights.

Sample Sentence:

Ralph Bunche played a significant role in the negotiation of the 1949 Armistice Agreements in the Middle East.

Sense 3 - Proper Noun (Local Name):

Bunche may also be a local name used to refer to a place or a person in a specific community.

Sample Sentence:

I'm meeting my friend at Bunche Park this afternoon.