William Fulbright
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A United States Senator: William Fulbright was a U.S. Senator from Arkansas, serving from 1945 to 1974.
- Founder of an international exchange program: He is primarily remembered for sponsoring legislation that created the prestigious international educational exchange program that bears his name.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Fulbright Program was established by William Fulbright.
- Senator William Fulbright was a prominent voice on foreign policy for many years.
Advanced Usage
"Fulbright scholar": A person who receives a grant from the Fulbright Program to study, teach, or conduct research abroad.
- After graduation, she became a Fulbright scholar in Germany.
"Fulbright Commission": A binational organization that administers the Fulbright Program in a partner country.
- He applied for the grant through the local Fulbright Commission.
Variants and Related Words
Fulbright (adj/n): Pertaining to the program or award established by William Fulbright.
- She received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Brazil.
Fulbright Program (n): The international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government.
- The Fulbright Program operates in over 160 countries.
Synonyms
- Senator Fulbright: A formal title used to refer to him.
- J. William Fulbright: His full name, often used in formal or historical contexts.
Related Phrases
Fulbright Award: Another term for a Fulbright grant or scholarship.
- Winning a Fulbright Award is a great honor.
Fulbright Fellowship: Synonymous with a Fulbright grant for research or study.
- He is on a Fulbright Fellowship in Japan.
Noun
- United States senator who is remembered for his creation of grants that fund exchange programs of teachers and students between the United States and other countries (1905-1995)