Harris (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.
  2. U.S. writer, born in Ireland.
  3. U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
  4. U.S. actress.
  5. U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.
  6. U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.
  7. U.S. novelist.
  8. U.S. composer.
  9. U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.
  10. U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
  11. a male given name.
noun
  1. the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)
noun
  1. Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)
  2. Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
  3. Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
  4. Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes
Harris (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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