fraser
fraser — noun
- frasersingular
- frasersplural
1. James Earle Fraser (1876–1953), an American sculptor known for designing the Buf
James Earle Fraser (1876–1953), an American sculptor known for designing the Buffalo nickel coin and creating large public monuments, including 'The End of the Trail'.
In art history class, the students studied the sculptures of James Earle Fraser.
proper name as object of study
The Buffalo nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser, features a Native American profile on the front.
Visitors to the museum admired the bronze works of James Earle Fraser in the American art wing.
Élise wrote a report about James Earle Fraser and his famous sculpture of a tired cowboy.
Grammar Patterns
used as a proper name
Usage Note
Distinguish this from other historical figures named Fraser by the context of American sculpture and coin design.
2. (John) Malcolm Fraser (1930–2015), the prime minister of Australia from 1975 to
(John) Malcolm Fraser (1930–2015), the prime minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, known for his work on human rights and refugee policy.
Andrés read about Malcolm Fraser's decision to accept Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s.
historical context with refugee policy
Malcolm Fraser served as Australia's prime minister during a period of economic change.
The library had a biography of Malcolm Fraser on the Australian history shelf.
Liam's grandfather shook hands with Malcolm Fraser at a political event in Melbourne.
Grammar Patterns
used as a proper name
3. Peter Fraser (1884–1950), a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister
Peter Fraser (1884–1950), a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister from 1940 to 1949, leading the country through the Second World War.
The documentary explained how Peter Fraser led New Zealand during the war years.
leadership during war as context
Students in Wellington studied Peter Fraser's role in shaping New Zealand's social welfare system.
A statue of Peter Fraser stands outside the parliament building in the capital city.
Soraya found an old newspaper article about Peter Fraser's visit to a rural school.
Grammar Patterns
used as a proper name
4. Simon Fraser (1776–1862), a Canadian explorer and fur trader who travelled throu
Simon Fraser (1776–1862), a Canadian explorer and fur trader who travelled through the Rocky Mountains and explored the river in British Columbia that now carries his name.
Simon Fraser University in British Columbia is named after the explorer.
namesake institution as context
Rohan learned that Simon Fraser was the first European to travel down the river that now bears his name.
The museum displayed maps from the fur-trading expeditions of Simon Fraser.
Simon Fraser was the first European to explore the river in British Columbia that now bears his name.
Grammar Patterns
used as a proper name
5. A major river in south central British Columbia, Canada, about 850 miles (1,368
A major river in south central British Columbia, Canada, about 850 miles (1,368 km) long, flowing southwest into the Strait of Georgia.
The Fraser River is famous for its annual salmon runs.
geographical feature with natural phenomenon
Felix took a boat tour along the Fraser River through the mountains of British Columbia.
Many cities and towns lie along the banks of the Fraser River in southern Canada.
The water of the Fraser River flows past Vancouver before reaching the Pacific Ocean.
- the banks of the Fraser River
- the mouth of the Fraser River
- Fraser River salmon
Grammar Patterns
the + proper name
Usage Note
Always used with 'the' — 'the Fraser River'. In casual speech, locals may say 'the Fraser'.