Definition

Proper noun: - Andrew D. White: A United States educator and diplomat who, in collaboration with Ezra Cornell, founded Cornell University in 1865 and served as its first president.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Andrew D. White was instrumental in establishing the modern research university model at Cornell.
  • The Andrew D. White House on the Cornell campus is named in his honor.

Advanced Usage

• "The Andrew D. White Professors-at-Large": A prestigious program at Cornell University named for him, appointing distinguished scholars from around the world.
  • She was appointed an Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large for her contributions to international law.

Variants and Related Words

• White, Andrew Dickson: The full name, often used in formal or historical contexts.
  • The papers of Andrew Dickson White are held in the Cornell University Library.

Synonyms

• Educator
• University founder
• Academic administrator

Related Phrases

• "Co-founder of Cornell University": A common descriptive phrase identifying his primary historical role.
  • Andrew D. White is best remembered as the co-founder of Cornell University.

Noun

1. United States educator who in 1865 (with Ezra Cornell) founded Cornell University and served as its first president (1832-1918)