Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate (pronunciation: /ˈnoʊbɛl ˈlɔːrɪɪt/) is a term used to describe a person or organization that has been awarded the Nobel Prize, a set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, or scientific advances.
Etymology
The term "Nobel laureate" derives from the name of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, inventor, scientist, and philanthropist who established the Nobel Prizes in his will in 1895. The word "laureate" refers to being signified by the laurel wreath. In ancient Greece, laurel wreaths were awarded to victors as a sign of honor.
Related Terms
- Nobel Prize: The set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, or scientific advances.
- Alfred Nobel: The Swedish industrialist, inventor, scientist, and philanthropist who established the Nobel Prizes.
- Laureate: A person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Nobel laureate
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