Calvert

[ kal-vert ]

noun

1. Charles 3rd Baron Baltimore, 1637–1715, English colonial administrator in America: governor (1661–75) and proprietor (1675–89) of Maryland (grandson of George Calvert).
2. Sir George 1st Baron Baltimore, c1580–1632, British statesman: founder of the colony of Maryland.
3. his son Leonard, 1606–47, first colonial governor of Maryland 1634–47.

Calvert

/ ˈkælvət /

noun

1. CalvertSir George, 1st Baron Baltimore?15801632MEnglishPOLITICS: statesman Sir George, 1st Baron Baltimore. ?1580–1632, English statesman; founder of the colony of Maryland
2. CalvertLeonard16061647MEnglishPOLITICS: statesman his son, Leonard. 1606–47, English statesman; first colonial governor of Maryland (1634–47)

Example Sentences

"When I look at that map, what I see is a purple wave," says Kara Calvert, head of U.S. policy at Coinbase, one of the major crypto exchanges and biggest donors in the latest election cycle.

From Salon

"This has been an incredibly exciting three years where we have seen the crypto industry really lock arms again, from big business to small startups, and thinking about how crypto policy will shape not just this industry, but the future economy," Calvert said.

From Salon

"There is a real opportunity to work toward bipartisan legislation before the end of the year," Calvert said.

From Salon

Calvert’s narrow victory comes amid a decisive rightward shift in American politics, with voters sending President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House and Republicans seizing control of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Calvert’s win brought the House within one vote of Republican control, according to the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times