Locke

[lok]

noun

1. Alain LeRoy 1886–1954, U.S. educator and author.

2. David Ross Petroleum V. Nasby, 1833–88, U.S. humorist and journalist.

3. John, 1632–1704, English philosopher.

Locke

/ lɒk /

noun

1. John. 1632–1704, English philosopher, who discussed the concept of empiricism in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690). He influenced political thought, esp in France and America, with his Two Treatises on Government (1690), in which he sanctioned the right to revolt

2. Matthew. ?1630–77, English composer, esp of works for the stage

Example Sentences

Dr. Steven Locke, a former Harvard Medical School psychiatry professor, wrote in an email that the question of whether psilocybin has any medical applications “remains controversial.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ben Locke, an American psychologist who researches US colleges' support services, has argued that many mental health assessment tools cross over with normal human distress, leading to more people being told they need professional help.

From BBC

"He's this city boy in a small place," explained Locke.

From BBC

“Given the positive outcome of the pilot program, a formal investigation was not required,” Locke said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Following his “Star Trek” success, Orci worked on many hit films, including “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “Locke & Key” and “Cowboys & Aliens.”

From Los Angeles Times