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Eleanor

Noun:

Eleanor refers to a female given name of English origin. It is derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which means "the other Aenor", Aenor being a Germanic name meaning "honor".

Example sentence:

Eleanor enjoyed her afternoon tea while reading a book in her cozy armchair.

Proper noun:

Eleanor is the name of several notable individuals, including:

1. Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Queen Consort of France and later Queen Consort of England in the 12th century.
2. Eleanor Roosevelt: The First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, and a prominent human rights activist.

Example sentence:

Eleanor of Aquitaine played a crucial role in the political affairs of medieval Europe.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, Eleanor describes something or someone that is related to or associated with Eleanor Roosevelt.

Example sentence:

The Eleanor campaign promotes awareness of social justice issues, just like the former First Lady.

Related products:

• Books about Eleanor of Aquitaine
• Biographies of Eleanor Roosevelt