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scripps

A man named Scripps reads a newspaper at his desk.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname of notable American newspaper publishers: "Scripps" refers specifically to members of the Scripps family, who were influential figures in American journalism and newspaper publishing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage
  • "Scripps" is used as a proper noun to refer to individuals with that surname, particularly within a historical or journalistic context. It is not used as a common noun.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The media empire was built by the Scripps family.
    • Scripps was a key figure in the development of modern newspaper chains.
Advanced Usage
  • "Scripps" in institutional names: The surname is part of the names of several enduring institutions founded by or associated with the family, such as the E.W. Scripps Company (a media conglomerate) and Scripps College (a liberal arts college in Claremont, California).
    • She received a scholarship to study at Scripps College.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scripps-Howard: Refers to the Scripps-Howard newspaper chain, a major media group formed from the holdings of the Scripps and Howard families.
    • He worked as a reporter for the Scripps-Howard news service.
Synonyms
  • Publisher: (a general term for one who owns or runs a publishing business, not a direct synonym for the surname itself).
  • Media magnate: (a term for a powerful person in the media industry).
Notes on Meaning

The word "Scripps" primarily denotes a specific American family of publishers. It does not have multiple common meanings. Its significance lies in its historical association with the founding of major newspaper chains and press associations.

scripps

A man named Scripps reads a newspaper at his desk.

Noun
  1. United States newspaper publisher and half-brother of Edward Wyllis Scripps (1835-1908)
  2. United States newspaper publisher who founded an important press association; half-brother of James Edmund Scripps (1854-1926)

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