Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A United States diplomat and United Nations official: Ralph Johnson Bunche was an American political scientist, diplomat, and key official for the United Nations, active from 1904 to 1971. He is renowned for his mediation efforts in international conflicts.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ralph Johnson Bunche won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for his mediation in Palestine.
  • The legacy of Ralph Johnson Bunche continues to inspire diplomats around the world.
  • We studied the career of Ralph Johnson Bunche in our modern history class.

Advanced Usage

• "Bunche's principles": referring to the diplomatic methods or ideals of peacekeeping associated with Ralph Bunche.
  • The negotiation was conducted according to Bunche's principles of patient mediation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bunche (noun): A common shortened reference to Ralph Johnson Bunche.
  • Bunche was a trailblazer in international conflict resolution.

Synonyms

• Diplomat: A person who represents a country abroad and conducts diplomacy.
• Peacemaker: A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
• Mediator: A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement.

Related Phrases

• Bunche Center: Named in his honor, such as the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA.
  • She conducts her research at the Bunche Center.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. United States diplomat and United Nations official (1904-1971)