NOBEL PRIZES
\nə͡ʊbˈɛl pɹˈa͡ɪzɪz], \nəʊbˈɛl pɹˈaɪzɪz], \n_əʊ_b_ˈɛ_l p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_z_ɪ_z]\
Definitions of NOBEL PRIZES
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Prizes for the encouragement of men and women who work for the interests of humanity, established by the will of A. B. Nobel (1833-96), the Swedish inventor of dynamite, who left his entire estate for this purpose. They are awarded yearly for what is regarded as the most important work during the year in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, idealistic literature, and service in the interest of peace. The prizes, averaging $40,000 each, were first awarded in 1901.
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Prizes for the encouragement of men and women who work for the interests of humanity, established by the will of A. B. Nobel (1833-96), the Swedish inventor of dynamite, who left his entire estate for this purpose. They are awarded yearly for what is regarded as the most important work during the year in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, idealistic literature, and service in the interest of peace. The prizes, averaging $40,000 each, were first awarded in 1901.
By Noah Webster.
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