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  1. Gordimer, Nadine Gordimernoun

    South African novelist and short-story writer whose work describes the effects of apartheid (born in 1923)

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  1. gordimer

    Nadine Gordimer (20 November 1923 – 13 July 2014) was a South African writer and political activist. She received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991, recognized as a writer "who through her magnificent epic writing has ... been of very great benefit to humanity".Gordimer's writing dealt with moral and racial issues, particularly apartheid in South Africa. Under that regime, works such as Burger's Daughter and July's People were banned. She was active in the anti-apartheid movement, joining the African National Congress during the days when the organization was banned, and gave Nelson Mandela advice on his famous 1964 defence speech at the trial which led to his conviction for life. She was also active in HIV/AIDS causes.

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    Gordimer refers to Nadine Gordimer, a renowned South African writer and political activist who received several awards for her literature, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991. Gordimer's works mainly deal with moral and racial issues, particularly apartheid in South Africa. Hence, in a wider context, 'Gordimer' may refer to the themes, style, or ideas represented in her works.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Gordimer in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Gordimer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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