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I built up a knowledge of 1960s and '70s British films because my dad used to work nights, and I'd sit up with my mum and watch films - 'How I Won the War' and the films of Richard Lester, Karel Reisz and John Schlesinger.
Nick Moran

Meaning of "Schlesinger" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCHLESINGER

Schlesinger  [ˈʃlɛzɪŋə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCHLESINGER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Schlesinger is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCHLESINGER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Schlesinger

Schlesinger is a German surname meaning "from Silesia" (German: Schlesien) and may refer to: ▪ Adam Schlesinger (born 1967), American composer and musician ▪ Adolf Martin Schlesinger (1769–1838), German founder of A.M. Schlesingers Musikhandlung ▪ Alan Schlesinger (born 1960), American politician and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2006 ▪ Alice Schlesinger (born 1988), Israeli Olympic judoka ▪ Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Sr. (1888–1965), American historian and professor at Harvard University ▪ Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (1917–2007), son of the above, American historian, social critic and former John F. Kennedy associate ▪ Bruno Schlesinger (1876–1962), American German-born conductor and composer who changed his name to "Bruno Walter" in 1911 ▪ Carl Schlesinger (1813–1871), Austrian cellist ▪ Cory Schlesinger (born 1972), American football player ▪ David Schlesinger (born 1960), American journalist who is the...

Definition of Schlesinger in the English dictionary

The definition of Schlesinger in the dictionary is John. 1926–2003, British film and theatre director. Films include Billy Liar, Midnight Cowboy, Sunday Bloody Sunday, and Eye for an Eye.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCHLESINGER


bringer
ˈbrɪŋə
dinger
ˈdɪŋə
Feininger
ˈfaɪnɪŋə
flinger
ˈflɪŋə
gunslinger
ˈɡʌnˌslɪŋə
humdinger
ˈhʌmˌdɪŋə
left-winger
ˌlɛftˈwɪŋə
minger
ˈmɪŋə
mudslinger
ˈmʌdˌslɪŋə
pinger
ˈpɪŋə
ringer
ˈrɪŋə
singer
ˈsɪŋə
slinger
ˈslɪŋə
springer
ˈsprɪŋə
stinger
ˈstɪŋə
stringer
ˈstrɪŋə
swinger
ˈswɪŋə
Vlissingen
ˈvlɪsɪŋə
winger
ˈwɪŋə
zinger
ˈzɪŋə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCHLESINGER

Schlegel
Schleiermacher
schlemiel
schlemihl
schlep
schlepp
schlepper
schleppy
Schlesien
Schleswig
Schleswig-Holstein
schlich
Schlick
Schlieffen
Schlieffen Plan
Schliemann

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCHLESINGER

bell-ringer
country singer
dry ginger
finger
five-finger
ginger
Grainger
harbinger
hunger
index finger
Kissinger
lead singer
linger
little finger
middle finger
not lift a finger
pop singer
pottinger
ring finger
Salinger
wild ginger

Synonyms and antonyms of Schlesinger in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Schlesinger» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCHLESINGER

Find out the translation of Schlesinger to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Schlesinger from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Schlesinger» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

施莱辛格
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Schlesinger
570 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Schlesinger
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شليزنجر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шлезингер
278 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
270 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
260 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
220 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
190 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シュレジンガー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

슐레진저
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Schlesinger
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Schlesinger
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்கெலிசைனர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्लीसिंगर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Schlesinger
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Schlesinger
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Schlesinger
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Шлезінгер
40 millions of speakers

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Schlesinger
30 millions of speakers
el

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Schlesinger
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Schlesinger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Schlesinger
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Schlesinger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Schlesinger

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCHLESINGER»

The term «Schlesinger» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.177 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCHLESINGER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Schlesinger

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QUOTES WITH «SCHLESINGER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Schlesinger.
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Nick Moran
I built up a knowledge of 1960s and '70s British films because my dad used to work nights, and I'd sit up with my mum and watch films - 'How I Won the War' and the films of Richard Lester, Karel Reisz and John Schlesinger.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCHLESINGER»

Discover the use of Schlesinger in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Schlesinger and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Imperial Presidency
The presidential historian charts the progression of American power from George Washington to George W. Bush, revealing the exercise of power through the office as it has developed into an "imperial" seat of authority, in an updated edition ...
Arthur Meier Schlesinger, 2004
2
Robert Kennedy and His Times
ROBERT KENNEDY AND HIS TIMES is "a picture of a deeply compassionate man hiding his vulnerability, drawn to the underdogs and the unfortunates in society by his life experiences and sufferings" (Los Angeles Times).
Arthur M. Schlesinger, 2012
3
Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future
Outlines a path to success based on creativity and problem solving despite the changing economic clmate and future uncertainty.
Leonard A. Schlesinger, Charles F. Kiefer, 2012
4
Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change
With the Earth's changing chemistry as the focus, this text pulls together the many disparate fields that are encompassed by the broad reach of biogeochemistry.
William H. Schlesinger, Emily S. Bernhardt, 2013
5
The Coming of the New Deal, 1933-1935
The Coming of the New Deal, 1933-1935, volume two of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and biographer Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.’s Age of Roosevelt series, describes Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s first tumultuous years in the White House.
Arthur Meier Schlesinger, 2003
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A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House
An account of John F. Kennedy's campaign, election, and days as President.
Arthur Meier Schlesinger, 2002
7
The Cycles of American History
Explains how the values of one generation can influence public policies and the electorate thirty years later
Arthur Meier Schlesinger, 1999
8
Sexual Murder: Catathymic and Compulsive Homicides
Through a variety of illustrative case examples from the author's vast experience, this amazing book will broaden your view of sexual murder and alter many preconceived ideas.
Louis B. Schlesinger, 2003
9
White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters
This is the first book to examine a crucial and often hidden role played by the men and women who help presidents find the words they hope will define their places in history.
Robert Schlesinger, 2008
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Journals: 1952-2000
This extraordinary volume contains his candid thoughts about the signal events of our time, from the Bay of Pigs to the devastating assassinations of the 1960s, from Vietnam to Watergate, and from the fall of the Soviet Union to Bush v.
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCHLESINGER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Schlesinger is used in the context of the following news items.
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Schlesinger's bending corner kick sends Aquinas to state …
Aquinas' Mikaela Schlesinger, left, is congratulated by Katie Hilby after scoring a goal on a corner kick in the first half of Thursday's WIAA Division 4 state ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jun 15»
2
Peter Schlesinger Reflects on Some of His Favorite Sculptures
An untitled 2013 sculpture by Peter Schlesinger. “The trees evolved out of work inspired by Mesopotamian intaglios,” he said. “The first ones were figures with ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
3
Hundreds attend funeral of Holocaust survivor
Benjamin Schlesinger, who passed away on eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, had very few relatives left, and the family was worried they won't have ... «Ynetnews, Apr 15»
4
How much do you need to save for retirement?
In "CBS This Morning"'s latest Eye on Money segment, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talked about retirement and tips for saving. How much do ... «CBS News, Apr 15»
5
Terence Stamp: John Schlesinger wasn't mad about me
The Superman star also revealed Schlesinger hadn't wanted to cast him as Sergeant Troy, because he wanted a blond actor for the role. And the director ... «BreakingNews.ie, Mar 15»
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$638000 in unreported fees
When the Nassau County Democratic Party has to name judicial candidates, attorney Steven Schlesinger has been among the select group of party members ... «Newsday, Dec 14»
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Ticker: Cory Schlesinger worries about his memory after years of hits …
Who didn't like the tough, smashmouth style of former Detroit Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger? Many remember the helmet the former Cornhusker wore, ... «Detroit Free Press, Jun 14»
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Beth Schlesinger: 'I still hope that a miracle will bring my boys home'
Beth Schlesinger, 30, a solicitor's daughter from Manchester, sees her sons so rarely, and misses them so desperately, that when she does get time alone with ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 14»
9
Ohio burial for ex-defense secretary Schlesinger
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) - Former U.S. Department of Defense Secretary James Schlesinger is being buried this weekend next to his late wife in the Ohio city ... «Washington Times, Apr 14»
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James R. Schlesinger, CIA chief and Cabinet member, dies
James R. Schlesinger, a Republican economist who advanced rapidly to some of the highest positions of government power in the 1970s but whose abrasive ... «Washington Post, Mar 14»

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