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Meaning of Fordie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A person involved with or supported by the Ford Foundation, an American private foundation with the mission of advancing human welfare.

slang

Examples

“These first "Fordies" (the youngsters were dubbed because of their Ford Foundation backing) have now completed their four years of college, […]”
“The Ford Foundation and my fellow Fordies have been a constant support and inspiration.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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