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ruth benedict

 

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Noun ruth benedict has 1 sense
  1. Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton - United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
    --1 is a kind of anthropologist

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Ruth Benedict

Noun

Sense 1: An American anthropologist known for her significant contributions in the field of cultural anthropology.

Usage: Ruth Benedict conducted extensive fieldwork and wrote influential books, such as "Patterns of Culture" and "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword."

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Sense 2: The name coined for the highest Yale College senior honor society for women.

Usage: Being selected as a member of Ruth Benedict is considered a prestigious achievement among female students at Yale University.

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Sense 3: A female given name of Hebrew origin.

Usage: Ruth Benedict was named after her grandmother, a strong and compassionate woman.

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