emory
word
/ˈɛmɝi/
/ˈɛməri/
Definition
'Emory' is most commonly used as a proper name in English, either as someone's first name or as the name of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always a proper noun: as a first name (rare) or referring to Emory University. Not used as a common word. When written, it's capitalized: 'Emory'. Not to be confused with 'emory board' (a nail file), which is a different term.
Spanish: Emory (nombre propio) - Universidad EmoryPortuguese (BR): Emory (nome próprio) - Universidade EmoryPortuguese (PT): Emory (nome próprio) - Universidade EmoryChinese (Simplified): 埃默里（人名/地名）- 埃默里大学Chinese (Traditional): 埃默里（人名/地名）- 埃默里大學Hindi: एमोरी (नाम) - एमोरी विश्वविद्यालयArabic: إيموري (اسم علم) - جامعة إيموريBengali: এমোরিRussian: ЭмориJapanese: エモリーVietnamese: EmoryKorean: 에머리Turkish: EmoryUrdu: ایموریIndonesian: Emory
Example Sentences
Emory is a famous university in the United States.
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My friend is studying medicine at Emory.
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Emory isn’t as big as some other universities, but its programs are excellent.
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Emory has a beautiful campus.
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I met an Emory graduate at the conference last week.
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Did you know Emory was founded in 1836?
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