Abbott Lawrence Lowell

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A person: Abbott Lawrence Lowell was a United States educator and the president of Harvard University from 1909 to 1933. He is known for his significant influence on American higher education during his tenure.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The university library was named in honor of Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
    • Abbott Lawrence Lowell implemented important reforms in Harvard's undergraduate education system.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The name is used to refer to a specific era or policies at Harvard University.
    • The Lowell House residential college at Harvard commemorates Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
  • Institutional legacy: Often cited in discussions about the history and governance of elite American universities.
    • The report compared the administrative philosophies of Charles W. Eliot and Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lowell (noun): A common shorthand reference to Abbott Lawrence Lowell in an academic historical context.
    • Lowell's presidency was marked by both controversy and achievement.
  • Lowellian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Abbott Lawrence Lowell or his ideas (less common).
    • Some described the policy as a Lowellian approach to university governance.
Synonyms
  • University president
  • Educator
  • Academic administrator
Related Phrases
  • The Lowell era: Refers to the period of his presidency at Harvard University.
    • The curriculum changes during the Lowell era had a lasting impact.
  • A. Lawrence Lowell: An alternative form of the full name.
    • The letter was signed by A. Lawrence Lowell.
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Noun
  1. United States educator and president of Harvard University (1856-1943)

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