Nie·buhr (n  b r , -b r), Barthold George 1776-1831. German historian whose greatly influential history of Rome (published 1811-1832) established the modern scientific study of history. |
| Niebuhr, Reinhold 1892-1971. American theologian who argued that Christianity is obligated to confront ethical, social, and moral problems. His works include The Nature and Destiny of Man (1941-1943). |
Niebuhr [ˈniːbʊə]
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1. (Biographies / Niebuhr, Barthold Georg (1776-1831) M, German, HISTORY: historian) Barthold Georg (ˈbartɔlt ˈgeːɔrk). 1776-1831, German historian, noted for his critical approach to sources, esp in History of Rome (1811-32)
2. (Biographies / Niebuhr, Reinhold (1892-1971) M, US, RELIGION: theologian) Reinhold (ˈraɪnˌhəʊld). 1892-1971, US Protestant theologian. His works include Moral Man and Immoral Society (1932) and The Nature and Destiny of Man (1941-43)
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| Noun | 1. |  Niebuhr - United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971) |
| 2. | Niebuhr - German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and for his history of Rome (1776-1831) |
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