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Term: Georges Henri Lemaitre

Definition: Georges Henri Lemaitre was a Belgian Catholic priest, mathematician, and astronomer who is credited with proposing the theory of the Big Bang.

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Senses:

1. A Belgian Catholic priest, mathematician, and astronomer
2. Proposed the theory of the Big Bang

Usages:

1. Sense: A Belgian Catholic priest, mathematician, and astronomer

Georges Henri Lemaitre was a visionary scientist who made significant contributions to astrophysics.

2. Sense: Proposed the theory of the Big Bang

Georges Henri Lemaitre's groundbreaking idea about the Big Bang forever changed our understanding of the universe.

Sample Sentences:

1. Many consider Georges Henri Lemaitre to be one of the most important figures in the field of cosmology.

2. Despite being a priest, Georges Henri Lemaitre's scientific work was highly regarded by his peers.

3. Lemaitre's theory of the Big Bang is widely accepted in scientific communities around the world.

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