NE NE /ˈneɪ/

noun

1. A midwestern state on the Great Plains  ( Cornhusker State , NE , Neb. , Nebraska )
   a midwestern state on the Great Plains
   
2. The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees  ( NE , nor'-east , northeastward , northeast )
   the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   
   

 Ne

1. A colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts  ( atomic number 10 , Ne , neon )
   a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
   
   

 homunculus homunculus /hoʊˈmʌŋkjʊləs/

noun

1. A tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell  ( homunculus )
   a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell
   
2. A person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal  ( homunculus , manikin , mannikin )
   a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
   
   

 separatism separatism /ˈsɛpɝəˌtɪzəm/

noun

1. Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state  ( separationism , separatism )
   advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
   
2. A disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists  ( separatism )
   a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists
    Separatism is a serious problem in Quebec
   separatism is a serious problem in Quebec
    Demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education
   demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education
   
3. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups  ( segregation , separatism )
   a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
   
   

 Charles Frederick Worth Charles Frederick Worth /ˈtʃɑːrlz ˈfrɛdrɪk wɜːrθ/

noun

1. French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)  ( Charles Frederick Worth , Worth )
   French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)