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Definition of Pulitzer Prize noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Pulitzer Prize

noun

/ˈpʊlɪtzə praɪz/,

/ˈpjuːlɪtzə praɪz/

/ˈpʊlɪtzər praɪz/,

/ˈpjuːlɪtzər praɪz/

[countable, usually singular]

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(in the US) one of the prizes that are given each year for excellent work in literature, music, or journalism
CultureThe Prizes began in 1917 after Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911), the owner of the New York World, died and left money to Columbia University to establish a school of journalism and be in charge of the awards.
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winner
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