harris
harris — biographical name
1. Barbara Clementine Harris (1930–2020), the first woman ordained as a bishop in t
Barbara Clementine Harris (1930–2020), the first woman ordained as a bishop in the Anglican Communion; served as a suffragan bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts from 1989 to 2002.
Barbara Harris became a bishop in 1989, ending centuries of all-male leadership in her church.
name used to identify a historical first
Harris worked for racial equality long before her ordination as a bishop.
Élise wrote a school report about Barbara Harris and her role in the Episcopal Church.
name used in a school context
A statue of Harris now stands outside the cathedral where she served.
2. Frank Harris (1856–1931), an Irish-born American writer, journalist, and editor,
Frank Harris (1856–1931), an Irish-born American writer, journalist, and editor, famous for his autobiography 'My Life and Loves' and his work editing literary magazines.
Frank Harris wrote a memoir so open that several nations banned it.
name used to identify a controversial author
Soraya found an old copy of Harris's magazine in the library archive.
Harris left Ireland for the United States when he was a teenager.
Critics praised Harris for his bold writing style but questioned his honesty.
name used in a critical review context
3. Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908), an American writer and folklorist who collecte
Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908), an American writer and folklorist who collected and published African American folktales in his well-known 'Uncle Remus' series.
Joel Chandler Harris retold folk tales about Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox.
name used to identify a folklorist
Many children grew up reading the Uncle Remus stories that Harris wrote.
Hui compared Harris's versions of the tales with older oral traditions.
name used in a research context
Harris worked as a newspaper writer before publishing his story collections.
4. Kamala Devi Harris (1964–), an American politician and attorney who served as th
Kamala Devi Harris (1964–), an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice-president of the United States (2021–2025); she was the first woman, first Black American, and first Asian American to hold that office.
Kamala Harris became the first woman to hold the office of US vice-president.
name used to identify a political trailblazer
Dario read about Harris meeting with leaders from Southeast Asia.
Harris gave a speech about climate change at the international summit.
Many young people saw Harris as a role model in politics.
- Kamala Harris
- Vice President Harris
- Senator Harris
Usage Note
Kamala Harris is often called simply 'Harris' in news headlines. The full name 'Kamala Harris' is more typical in formal introductions.
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5. Roy Harris (1898–1979), an American composer known for his symphonies that refle
Roy Harris (1898–1979), an American composer known for his symphonies that reflect American folk music and themes, especially his Symphony No. 3.
Roy Harris wrote thirteen symphonies during his long career.
name used to identify a composer
Nila listened to a recording of Harris's Symphony No. 3 in music class.
Harris drew ideas from American folk songs for his orchestral pieces.
name used in a description of artistic style
A Harris concert was held at the town hall last weekend.
6. William Torrey Harris (1835–1909), an American philosopher, educator, and editor
William Torrey Harris (1835–1909), an American philosopher, educator, and editor who served as U.S. Commissioner of Education and helped shape the American public school system.
William Torrey Harris brought Hegelian ideas into American classrooms.
name used to identify an education reformer
Harris believed that every child deserved a free public education.
Alessia studied Harris's writings on philosophy and schooling.
name used in an academic context
The school was named after Harris because of his work in education.
Etymology
Harris 源自中古英語姓氏，由 Harri（日耳曼語人名 Henry 或 Harry 的變體）加上 -s（表示『…之子』的父名後綴）組成，字面意思為『Harri 之子』。此姓氏在英語系國家相當普遍，歷史上出現了多位以 Harris 為姓的著名人物，涵蓋宗教、文學、音樂、教育及政治等領域。