raffles
Definition
Proper noun 1. Sir Stamford Raffles: A British colonial administrator and founder of the modern city-state of Singapore in 1819. He is also known for his scholarly interests in the natural history and culture of Southeast Asia.
Usage
- The word "Raffles" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles.
- It is commonly found in historical texts, biographies, and in the context of Singaporean history and heritage.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Sir Stamford Raffles established a British trading post on the island of Singapore in 1819.
- The Raffles Landing Site is a historic marker in Singapore.
- Many institutions in Singapore, such as the Raffles Hotel, are named after him.
Advanced Usage
- "Rafflesian": (adjective) Pertaining to Sir Stamford Raffles or institutions named after him.
- He attended a Rafflesian school with a long history.
Variants and Related Words
- Rafflesia: (noun) A genus of parasitic flowering plants noted for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. It was named in honor of Sir Stamford Raffles by the naturalist who discovered it.
- The Rafflesia arnoldii flower is famous for its enormous size and strong odor.
Synonyms
- Founder of Singapore
- British colonial statesman
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word "raffles" (with a lowercase 'r') can also be a verb meaning to dispose of by lottery or a noun for the lottery itself. However, this is a separate and distinct word from the proper noun "Raffles." The primary and most common reference for the capitalized form is the historical figure.
Noun
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British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
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