Bunche

[ buhnch ]

noun

1. Ralph (Johnson), 1904–71, U.S. diplomat: at the United Nations 1946–71; Nobel Peace Prize 1950.

Bunche

/ bʌntʃ /

noun

1. BuncheRalph Johnson19041971MUSPOLITICS: diplomat Ralph Johnson . 1904–71, US diplomat and United Nations official: awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1950 for his work as UN mediator in Palestine (1948–49); UN undersecretary (1954–71)

Example Sentences

It always surprises me that Bunche is an afterthought — the first African American; the first Black person, period — to win a Nobel Prize, and an early leader in civil rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Only one major poll, from UCLA’s Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, which has worked closely with the task force, has offered a contrarian point of view.

From Los Angeles Times

The best way to enjoy Honey Bunches of Oats is with almonds and blueberries, per a suggestion from user u/LeoThyroxine.

From Salon

The main speaker at Abe's funeral was his U.N. colleague Ralph Bunche, who had been instrumental in creating and adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

From Salon

Bunches of dark pinot noir grapes lie in wooden pallets stacked next to the wine press.

From BBC